Outside of real estate, what are your hobbies?

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Anthony Wick
Rental Property Investor · Ankeny, IA · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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@Mindy Jensen

Count money, do spreadsheets.....Lol. JK. Sort of. 

Hike, camping (especially this year), ride bike, exercise, sit by the fire in the evenings with a glass (bottle) of wine, cook, go to live concerts, and talk with my significant other about the travel we will do when travel restrictions are lifted. And then....travel, travel, travel. Watch my Minnesota Vikings fail yet again to reach to the SuperBowl. 

Wait.....listen to BP Money podcast with workout in the mornings. I'm serious on this one. And also kissing up just a wee bit...

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  • Cade Armstrong
    New to Real Estate · Paris, TX · Member since 2020 · 7 posts · 4 votes
    6y

    I just recently got back from near your area, Loveland,

    We went hiking in RMNP, but at home I love going on walks with my dog, and riding my bicycle.

    Enjoy cooking and canning and making jellies and jams, and getting into more baking.

    I would love to go skiing again (only been once).

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  • Anthony Wick
    Rental Property Investor · Ankeny, IA · Member since 2017 · 2k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen

    Count money, do spreadsheets.....Lol. JK. Sort of. 

    Hike, camping (especially this year), ride bike, exercise, sit by the fire in the evenings with a glass (bottle) of wine, cook, go to live concerts, and talk with my significant other about the travel we will do when travel restrictions are lifted. And then....travel, travel, travel. Watch my Minnesota Vikings fail yet again to reach to the SuperBowl. 

    Wait.....listen to BP Money podcast with workout in the mornings. I'm serious on this one. And also kissing up just a wee bit...

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  • Steve Morris
    Real Estate Broker · Portland, OR · Member since 2019 · 4k+ posts · 2k+ votes
    6y

    - Restoring vintage race cars

    - Collecting rococo vintage harpsichords

    - Creating and enacting performance art pieces

    Who has time for hobbies?  :)

    Family and running the things eats you up.  I've learned to appreciate each.

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  • Linda Lo
    Real Estate Agent · Union City, CA · Member since 2016 · 44 posts · 16 votes
    6y

    Oil painting (sold a few), playing the piano, reading/learning(I am curious and passionate about learning just about anything), traveling (traved across South America by myself for a whole year!), eating good food (I am a foodie), recently growing avocado trees from seeds (eating lots of Wholefood market organic avocados at home since restaurants were closed due to the Pandemic.)  I now ended up with 4 baby avocado trees at my place! Lol

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  • Mindy JensenPro Member
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    BiggerPockets Money Podcast Host · Longmont, CO · Member since 2014 · 7k+ posts · 10k+ votes
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    Originally posted by @Anthony Wick:

    @Mindy Jensen

    Count money, do spreadsheets.....Lol. JK. Sort of. 

    Hike, camping (especially this year), ride bike, exercise, sit by the fire in the evenings with a glass (bottle) of wine, cook, go to live concerts, and talk with my significant other about the travel we will do when travel restrictions are lifted. And then....travel, travel, travel. Watch my Minnesota Vikings fail yet again to reach to the SuperBowl. 

    Wait.....listen to BP Money podcast with workout in the mornings. I'm serious on this one. And also kissing up just a wee bit...

    If you wanted to kiss up, you should not have mentioned the Vikings. Oh wait, you pointed out that they keep losing. OK... (PS I love your city of Ankeny!) 

    [email protected]Podcast Guest on Show #261
    BiggerPockets
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  • Andrew B.
    Homeowner · CT · Member since 2020 · 34 posts · 23 votes
    6y

    My hobbies are weightlifting, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, UFC, reading, and spending time with family.  I used to play the piano, but there isn't much time for that lately with work and real estate commitments.

    I do agree with @Anthony Wick though listening to BP podcasts is fun!

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  • Mack BensonPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · Woodbury, MN · Member since 2018 · 299 posts · 299 votes
    6y

    I too used to get my hopes up over the Vikings but recently have learned that it is better, and more productive, for me to ignore all the sportsballs. Covid has definitely helped that goal this year.

    With small kids a W2 and getting into real estate what is a hobby? I think I still enjoy riding the motorcycle just for fun and to blow off steam. Given the chance I know I'd like to go plink off a few shots at the range. I have gotten into reading, it's something I can do after things wind down for the day and before things get crazy in the morning.

    Otherwise it's chase the kids and try to keep them alive until they aren't our responsibility any longer. So far so good on that!

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  • Fay Robinson
    Member since 2019 · 4 posts · 1 vote
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen I have a 3yr old and an 8 yr old. They are my hobbies. I haven't had much time for myself in a while but when I do, i like to spend time with my friends laughing, eating and drinking the night away. My friends are.all 7 to 10 yrs older than me so their kids are nearly grown. So I get in when I can.

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  • Frank Jiang
    Investor · San Diego, CA · Member since 2014 · 592 posts · 765 votes
    6y

    Video games, board games, books.  You know, typical nerd stuff.

    And cooking.

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  • Jon Shoop
    Property Manager · Dallas, TX · Member since 2020 · 109 posts · 79 votes
    6y

    Mountain biking, hiking, jetskiing, boating, fishing, snowboarding on vacation, batting cages, skeet and sporting clay shooting, lots of fun outdoor activities in DFW!

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  • Toni Baca
    Investor · Denver, CO · Member since 2020 · 13 posts · 20 votes
    6y

    I love this thread! 

    I am also a circus artist! I do aerial arts, juggling and lots of circus things. 

    I teach circus to children. 

    I love the outdoors, and spending as much time in nature as possible :) 

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  • Victor Padilla
    Rental Property Investor · El Centro, CA · Member since 2017 · 7 posts · 7 votes
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen riding motorcycles with my wife!

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  • Daniel Haberkost
    Rental Property Investor · Colorado Springs, CO · Member since 2018 · 682 posts · 729 votes
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen fun thread idea,

    I’m working my way through climbing all of Colorado’s 14ers, I mountain bike, I snowboard in the back country, play volleyball, run and spend a great deal of time reading!

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  • Wesley Owen
    Rental Property Investor · Mount Dora, FL · Member since 2020 · 18 posts · 17 votes
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen  

    Yes, great question! My wife and I love to travel. Our whole purpose in real estating (stealing your word) is so we can generate enough passive income to travel as long as we want! Our last trip prior to covid and our 9 month old baby was Budapest, Prague and Vienna. We are hoping our next trip will be Greece or Thailand.  

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  • Patrick Pierre
    New to Real Estate · Garden Grove, CA · Member since 2020 · 64 posts · 56 votes
    6y

    I enjoy reading a good book in the park, golf really relaxes me. The other day I went hiking for the first time. So I might have to add hiking to my list of things I do to relax.

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  • Ujwal Velagapudi
    Investor/Agent/Entrepreneur · Dallas, TX · Member since 2016 · 464 posts · 564 votes
    6y

    I love learning. I think of something I've always wanted to do, been too afraid to do, etc. and just go and learn it. I join a class, hire a coach, etc. I've done a year of improv, horseback riding, learning Spanish, and planning for dancing lessons next. I've got so many things I want to try on my list, so I'll keep hiring the best coaches & trainers to learn from the best. 

    Travel is a huge component as well, something I've prioritized. I set up my RE operations & businesses to be able to operate as I traveled abroad so much out of the year. 

    Also, attending (any) live sporting events (when they existed). Have seen ping pong, fencing, rugby, and a bunch of other unique sports which were super cool. 

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  • Joe SplitrockPro Member
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    Rental Property Investor · Sioux Falls, SD · Member since 2015 · 9k+ posts · 18k+ votes
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen I enjoy retro video game collecting , retro being anything with a cartridge which is mostly 1980's to early 90's. I like hiking with the family. We were at Yellowstone and Tetons last summer and Glacier the summer before. I enjoy traveling. Prior to COVID I was flying a couple times a month for work and a couple times a year for vacation. I am a technology geek. I love all the best and new electronic gadgets. I have a home theater room with 120" screen, theater seating, surround, etc. My house is a total smart home. App connected lights, locks, garage door, multiple cameras, smoke and fire sensors, etc. My daughter is in swim, so we are a "swim family". We have an endless pool type swim spa. I dabble in golf and I am a true DIY warrior - like level 99 out of 100. There isn't much I can't do, so I usually pass on it because I don't want to do it. I also have two new You tube channels I started. One is REI related so I won't self promote it, but the other is HelloFromSouthDakota which is mostly South Dakota themed. There are some hiking videos and buffalo videos there right now. It is just for fun. I decided if I am going to undertake adventures in life, I might as well document them. I also like biking and skiing, but I do less of those things as I get older.

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  • Cesar Gomez
    New to Real Estate · New york city · Member since 2020 · 41 posts · 20 votes
    6y

    @Mindy Jensen I love to travel, since my regular job is a flight attendant. I get to enjoy the benefits. Also love being adventurous, hiking, camping with family or friends.

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  • Bonnie LowPro Member
    Lender · Asheville, NC · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y

    I am a Nutritional Therapist so I love to work with people to help them get healthy whether they're dealing with chronic conditions like Diabetes or Autoimmune conditions or just trying to lose weight. As much as I love real estate, helping people become healthy is my true passion! Like a lot of investors, I have multiple income streams, and health coaching is one of them. I also am a trail runner, mountain biker, I love stand up paddle boarding with my dog, we have a small farm and raise our own meats and I have 2 grandsons that keep me busy! 

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  • Ned CareyPro Member
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    Investor · Baltimore, MD · Member since 2008 · 17k+ posts · 13k+ votes
    6y
    Playing the guitar.
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  • Denisse Nunez
    Member since 2019 · 5 posts · 5 votes
    6y

    I love to read, travel to new places and try new food. 

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  • James York
    Member since 2020 · 137 posts · 158 votes
    6y

    When I’m not working I’m typically thinking about working. Working is my hobby... I’m planning to build an airplane as soon as I get these kids out of the house!

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  • Heather Johnson
    New to Real Estate · Citrus Heights · Member since 2020 · 18 posts · 13 votes
    6y

    What a great thread! I love fishing with my 16-year-old son. Best hobby I've ever had. Well, actually, I used to salsa dance with I was younger. That was pretty fun! @bonnie low I'd love to hear more about your nutrition business. I'm learning a ton about how important good foods are for people with chronic problems (autoimmune stuff). 

    I really relate to @ujwal velagapudi about having a love of learning. I'm loving all that I'm learning on BP. I'm reading Rich Dad, Poor Dad for the first time right now, too. I've heard about this book for years, and never took the time to read it! 

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  • Matt StricklenPro Member
    Investor · Austin TX · Member since 2020 · 227 posts · 152 votes
    6y

    Started my first ever vegetable garden during the time of covid. Using the "square foot gardening method." It's been fun. Failing forward.

    Also camping, fishing, hiking,cycling, banjo, uke, and XBOX.

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  • Todd Van Etten
    Lake Forest, CA · Member since 2018 · 7 posts · 6 votes
    6y

    Beekeeping, running, jet ski, gardening, DIY home improvements, scuba, sailing. I'm enjoying this thread!

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