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jsonmez

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About jsonmez

I make the complex simple. http://simpleprogrammer.com

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    LOL NY Times... LOL, sure, sure guys I believe you now...

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    What an idiot. It means seize the day. Holy crap what a waste of text to say nothing.

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    Comment #16002437

    Just laugh and do it anyway.

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    Comment #13508245

    The only thing worse than mixing religion with politics is mixing business with politics.

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    Comment #13008257

    Would love to interview you for Simple Programmer, YouTube and podcast: http://YouTube.com/simpleprogrammer

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    Comment #12619545

    Completely agree. My volume is high but I do upper body x 2 per week and lower x 1. And that works just fine. I run 40 miles a week though as well.

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    Comment #12619510

    Yep take a look at newer videos. Fixed that mostly. I prefer to not have huge traps or neck, but good observation.

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    Comment #12619028

    You want to get the benefits of hard work without the hard work or time. You can't lift for 3 months, read a bunch of shit and try and sell a fitness product. You need to look the …

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    Comment #12618958

    LOL. Just LOL. I hate to be negative. But look at author. Look at his pictures. He's got no clue what it really takes or what he is taking about. Not bad advice, but not great. I'v…

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    Yes. Vetting a good property management company is difficult. I've fired more than a few. But, now I have good managers in place. Typically, you can expect 10% of rents for managem…

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    Comment #12519345

    I live out of state. Never visit them myself. Best this way. I used to live near by some of them and it becomes emotional instead of business.

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    Yes, it puts a large number of people out of play--but not software developers. That's why I recommend it to them. You can find deals for $100k where you put down $10-$20k. Which i…

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    Great question. I like how you think. The catch in, IMO, is that you need the right knowledge to pull it off. It's not as easy as it looks and it does take some cojones--like you s…

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    a) leverage cuts you both ways. Great when the market goes up, terrible when it goes down (particularly with a Loan-to-Value ratio of 90%). Not exactly. Only if you sell. My strate…

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    Comment #12517142

    For those of you serious about this and have questions. I offer some officehours: officehours.io/people/jsonmez Glad to help if I can--for free.

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    I have two commercial units. Usually the biggest headache, because you can't find property management to manage it and it's much more difficult to get leased then residential. I th…

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    Comment #12517100

    Completely outsource. I answer maybe 2-3 emails a month and say "approve." I kid you not.

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    BTW, would love to hear more about your success. Email me at john@simpleprogrammer.com if you get a chance and I'll be happy to give you some free advice in exchange for hearing mo…

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    Comment #12516954

    Awesome! Glad I could help. Well done on taking action. Most people never do. Congrats man. Really happy for you.