The BRRR method is a popular strategy in real estate investing that stands for Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance. It’s a cyclical approach that allows investors to acquire properties, improve them, and leverage their equity to acquire more properties. Here’s how it works: Benefits of the BRRR Method: Challenges of the BRRR Method: Tips for Successful…
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Recovering from Financial Setbacks: Tips and Strategies
Financial breakdowns can be devastating. Whether it’s job loss, unexpected medical bills, or a poorly timed investment, the impact can feel overwhelming. But remember, you’re not alone. Many people experience financial hardship at some point in their lives. Especially with increasing inflation and lack of affordability, financial burdens have become a common world wide trend,…
Back to Office Work: 6 Tips for a Smooth Transition
Going back, looks like it’s inevitable After months (or even years) of remote work, the prospect of returning to the office can feel daunting. Whether you’re excited or apprehensive, I know I am anxiety ridden by the idea, this transition requires adjustment. To help with that adjustment here are 6 tips to help navigate this…
Embracing Staycations over Vacations
Although I don’t usually prescribe to the whole “FOMO” phenomenon (look it up) I have always been of the opinion that long stretches of vacation days (4 or more) automatically call for a trip somewhere new. I feel like it’s a waste to use up valuable vacation time around the house, even more so if…
Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
Whether you are married with kids, have a partner or single, setting boundaries never comes easy. Whether its personal or work or even your local barista, making sure you set boundaries early on is always a good idea if you are a person that find certain questions uncomfortable. But what happens if get older and…
My favourite, least dated, still relevant, Disney Animation Movies
I wouldn’t call myself a Disney-o-phile, but I do like my dose of Disney especially any classical animation (and some live-action) movies and cartoons before the beginning of the millennium. Been to every Disney Theme Park, and I have a couple of Disney sock pairs and a Mickey watch – so yes, I’m not completely…
Essential Family Boardgaming
During COVID we were pressed to find ways to entertain our then 8-year-old during the long winter days, and I had generally resorted to coming up with a list of possible things that we could do in the house. This included things like cooking, drawing a comic book, or even doing chores (yes I was…
Independent Cafe Gems in Mississauga
The west end of Toronto is not known for its character, personality, or uniqueness. Mississauga has become a byword for plain, boring, suburban, devoid of any unique character. Especially when it comes to coffee shops the amount of locations for each of Starbucks and Tim Hortons is endless. Independent cafés are hidden gems here, but…
My little goodbye to the art of stamp and coin collecting
I want to make my thoughts known about stamp and coin collections, both of which are near and dear to me. Stamp collection or philately and collecting coins are dying hobbies. I inherited my stamp collection from my older brother and saw them as “big boy” treasures to be appreciated and admired every so often. …
Being Overwhelmed and How I Cope
I feel like once COVID started the amount of pressures (both external and internal) have been relentless. I mean it’s not like before COVID everything went hunky dory – I have kept random journals since 2006 and in all of them I essentially rent about how the world is ending and how things are really…
Candid Life Journeys 