Well, it's pretty clear that you can't do very much with a negative attitude, so positive thinking IS a good idea. The corollary of course, is...
There is much truth in what you've written. It all goes back to what some folks (Tharp, Douglas etc) have said: YOU are the most important...
Sorry - let me clarify - Purchasing property always involves evaluation of the market and looking for a bargain. No matter what the environment....
Considering current interest rates, I'd suggest a different thing altogether. Take the 50,000 and look at buying at least one duplex as a rentral...
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