# Off-Topic **URL:** https://forum.retipster.com/c/off-topic-and-miscellaneous/6.md [Latest](https://forum.retipster.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.retipster.com/categories.md) --- ## [Land Business Through a Divorce?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/land-business-through-a-divorce/11403)
**Author:** [@JoeR](https://forum.retipster.com/u/JoeR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 2:01pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/land-business-through-a-divorce/11403 "2026-11-05T14:01:07Z")
Time to get vulnerable here. Anybody start a land business, go through a divorce, and come out the other side better and more successful than they were before? Full disclosure, still going through it. Any and all opinion… --- ## [What Is The BEST Real Estate Strategy?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-is-the-best-real-estate-strategy/1329)
**Author:** [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-is-the-best-real-estate-strategy/1329 "2021-05-19T22:39:42Z")
For me, I break down real estate into two camps: active and passive. For active, I think the land flipping business is the best -I actually made a video about it: For passive, I think being a private lender or passiv… --- ## [Looking for Recommendations: Trusted Real Estate Agents in Fremont, CA](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-recommendations-trusted-real-estate-agents-in-fremont-ca/10637)
**Author:** [@pearlwsn.939](https://forum.retipster.com/u/pearlwsn.939)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-recommendations-trusted-real-estate-agents-in-fremont-ca/10637 "2025-10-14T12:38:36Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking for a place to live on rent in Fremont, California. It can be an apartment, house — I’m open to options. I’d like something in a safe area with good access to stores and public transport. If an… --- ## [What’s something that seems overpriced, but is 100% worth it?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-s-something-that-seems-overpriced-but-is-100-worth-it/10568)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-s-something-that-seems-overpriced-but-is-100-worth-it/10568 "2025-10-04T22:30:32Z")
I’ll start: a good real estate agent. That commission may feel steep, but when they’re negotiating thousands in your favor, spotting red flags you’d miss, and getting you to closing without losing your mind, that fee ma… --- ## [What are some big, legal scams happening today?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-are-some-big-legal-scams-happening-today/10415)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-are-some-big-legal-scams-happening-today/10415 "2025-09-28T13:22:07Z")
Just because it’s legal doesn’t mean it’s not a unethical at best, or at worst, a straight-up scam. Anything come to mind? I’ll go first: Timeshares The math doesn’t work. You pay $30k+ upfront plus rising annual fees … --- ## [Life Lessons You Wish You'd Known Earlier](https://forum.retipster.com/t/life-lessons-you-wish-youd-known-earlier/9880)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/life-lessons-you-wish-youd-known-earlier/9880 "2025-08-10T02:02:31Z")
I’m looking for those deeper insights that really shifted your perspective. Not the obvious ones we all know, like “eat healthy” or “be responsible with finances.” I’m talking about the realizations that genuinely caught… --- ## [Economic Red Flags from Trump's Recent Moves](https://forum.retipster.com/t/economic-red-flags-from-trumps-recent-moves/9243)
**Author:** [@charlotteirwin](https://forum.retipster.com/u/charlotteirwin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2025, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/economic-red-flags-from-trumps-recent-moves/9243 "2025-04-04T12:01:47Z")
I saw a recent video from Peter Zeihan called “The Russian Reach,” and it has me a little bit spooked about Donald Trump’s moves and their impact on our economy and national security. Is anyone else the sl… --- ## [About the Off-Topic category](https://forum.retipster.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/8)
**Author:** [@deleted\_user](https://forum.retipster.com/u/deleted_user)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2024, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/about-the-off-topic-category/8 "2024-03-23T19:32:02Z")
A place to talk about success stories, horror stories and humor, along with any other conversation that doesn’t fit into the other forum categories. --- ## [Northwest Registered Agent Issue](https://forum.retipster.com/t/northwest-registered-agent-issue/124)
**Author:** [@gordonj](https://forum.retipster.com/u/gordonj)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2023, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/northwest-registered-agent-issue/124 "2023-09-28T16:46:32Z")
Hello! I am trying to set up my LLC on North West Registered Agent. Has anyone had any issues clicking submit after filling out the required information? --- ## [Land Biz Insurance](https://forum.retipster.com/t/land-biz-insurance/220)
**Author:** [@Chris\_M](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Chris_M)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2023, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/land-biz-insurance/220 "2023-05-05T02:47:58Z")
As a “land business” with a number of properties owned by our LLC in inventory, we are concerned about the best type of insurance policy for our business model. All of our properties are rural vacant land without any str… --- ## [Has anyone done any Airbnb properties?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/has-anyone-done-any-airbnb-properties/1234)
**Author:** [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/has-anyone-done-any-airbnb-properties/1234 "2022-09-21T16:09:57Z")
I keep thinking about Airbnb as an investment strategy but don't know much about it. Has anyone ever bought a property specifically for Airbnb? If so do you mind sharing the details? What kind of property was it, how… --- ## [Rent payments platform](https://forum.retipster.com/t/rent-payments-platform/508)
**Author:** [@scorpio1985](https://forum.retipster.com/u/scorpio1985)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/rent-payments-platform/508 "2022-04-27T13:24:12Z")
Hi does anyone know of a website for renters to pay rent that meets these 3 criteria? Does not allow tenants to make partial payments Less than $3 per transaction for ACH bank transfers Trust worthy and reliable with l… --- ## [Subscribers of data sources other than Datatree, give me hand?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/subscribers-of-data-sources-other-than-datatree-give-me-hand/562)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Morris](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Greg_Morris)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/subscribers-of-data-sources-other-than-datatree-give-me-hand/562 "2022-03-05T18:50:50Z")
Hey Tipsters, I am trying to get data from a county with a robust assessors database but that Datatree lacks data for. Would anyone who uses a data source other than data tree mind looking up a few counties for me and l… --- ## [Using A Remote Online Notary Public For Your Real Estate Transactions](https://forum.retipster.com/t/using-a-remote-online-notary-public-for-your-real-estate-transactions/691)
**Author:** [@ywgarner10](https://forum.retipster.com/u/ywgarner10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/using-a-remote-online-notary-public-for-your-real-estate-transactions/691 "2021-10-12T15:48:32Z")
Greetings everyone! Has anyone considered using a Remote Online Notary Public to assist with real estate transactions? If so, I can assist… I’m a commissioned and bonded Remote Online Notary Public & Notary Signing Ag… --- ## [Retipster coaching](https://forum.retipster.com/t/retipster-coaching/769)
**Author:** [@fgamez\_mece](https://forum.retipster.com/u/fgamez_mece)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/retipster-coaching/769 "2021-08-05T19:14:42Z")
How much is the retipster coaching? It looks like they gave their coaching webpage a new look and now I don’t see pricing for it anywhere? TIA --- ## [What would you tell yourself 5 years ago?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-would-you-tell-yourself-5-years-ago/1362)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-would-you-tell-yourself-5-years-ago/1362 "2021-08-03T10:13:13Z")
Suppose you can send a short message to yourself 5 years in the past. What would you say? Any significant lessons about business or life you wish you would’ve known back then? --- ## [Looking for a free (or inexpensive) CRM system](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-a-free-or-inexpensive-crm-system/781)
**Author:** [@Melody\_Rauber](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Melody_Rauber)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/looking-for-a-free-or-inexpensive-crm-system/781 "2021-07-31T20:28:38Z")
Hello! Does anyone have recommendations for an inexpensive or free CRM system? I am losing track of some leads and need a system to help me keep track of them. I like the land specific Pebble.com platform but I cannot re… --- ## [Investment Strategy - I’m at a crossroads](https://forum.retipster.com/t/investment-strategy-i-m-at-a-crossroads/817)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Morris](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Greg_Morris)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2021, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/investment-strategy-i-m-at-a-crossroads/817 "2021-07-31T03:47:28Z")
Hey friends, I could use some advice from this thoughtful, handsome, and hyper-intelligent group. After some reflection, I realize that I am able to act on some of my long term financial goals but I am not sure if my pla… --- ## [What Are Your Thoughts on Debt?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-debt/1323)
**Author:** [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 7:13am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-debt/1323 "2021-07-27T07:13:40Z")
Do you think it’s evil? Amazing? Somewhere in between? for me, I feel like the cash on cash return proves that debt can be a powerful tool, but just like a table saw, it can help you build a house, or it can cut your a… --- ## [Need advice for potential home purchase](https://forum.retipster.com/t/need-advice-for-potential-home-purchase/833)
**Author:** [@scorpio1985](https://forum.retipster.com/u/scorpio1985)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/need-advice-for-potential-home-purchase/833 "2021-07-15T14:57:16Z")
I came across a property I was interested in purchasing but the property currently has a tenant in there. The seller is willing to deliver the house vacant (which I prefer) but what are the steps that should be taken to … --- ## [What is the Absolute Best Home Based Printer for Real Estate Investors (and Why)](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-is-the-absolute-best-home-based-printer-for-real-estate-investors-and-why/815)
**Author:** [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 1:48am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-is-the-absolute-best-home-based-printer-for-real-estate-investors-and-why/815 "2021-07-11T01:48:36Z")
Hey Tipsters, I’m thinking about upgrading my printer and looking for recommendations. I know @retipsterseth recommends the Brother MFC-8890DW High-Performance All-in-One Laser Printer in the Masterclass (or a modern e… --- ## [What makes a business partnership succeed or fail?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-makes-a-business-partnership-succeed-or-fail/848)
**Author:** [@mattpayne](https://forum.retipster.com/u/mattpayne)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/what-makes-a-business-partnership-succeed-or-fail/848 "2021-07-11T01:09:20Z")
For those who have experience owning and running your business with a partner, how has it gone for you? And no, I’m not talking about partnering with on a one-off deal. I’m talking about owning an entire business entity… --- ## [Vacant Land Property Insurance - When Should You Get It?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/vacant-land-property-insurance-when-should-you-get-it/1081)
**Author:** [@EdgarCox](https://forum.retipster.com/u/EdgarCox)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2021, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/vacant-land-property-insurance-when-should-you-get-it/1081 "2021-05-29T21:13:07Z")
For those of you who buy your properties before you sell them ( not a Double Close), do you get insurance to cover the vacant land while you are trying to sell it and till buyer closes on it? If you do get insurance, do … --- ## [Would you rather be a millionaire or have consistent cash flow of $10,000 per month for the rest of your life?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/would-you-rather-be-a-millionaire-or-have-consistent-cash-flow-of-10-000-per-month-for-the-rest-of-your-life/1320)
**Author:** [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/would-you-rather-be-a-millionaire-or-have-consistent-cash-flow-of-10-000-per-month-for-the-rest-of-your-life/1320 "2021-05-02T23:14:52Z")
For me I'd take the cash flow. My goal with money has always been passive income. I believe having consistent income that comes in whether you work or not, is the true mark of financial success. Do you agree or disag… --- ## [Besides Flipping Land, What other Kind of Real Estate do You Invest in? (Or Interested in Learning About?)](https://forum.retipster.com/t/besides-flipping-land-what-other-kind-of-real-estate-do-you-invest-in-or-interested-in-learning-about/1069)
**Author:** [@landmavericks](https://forum.retipster.com/u/landmavericks)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/besides-flipping-land-what-other-kind-of-real-estate-do-you-invest-in-or-interested-in-learning-about/1069 "2021-04-06T19:01:45Z")
Hey Tipsters, It's no secret that our community is pretty land-centric. That being said, I'm curious to know what other kinds of real estate investing you guys do (or are interested in doing)? For me, I house hack - I … --- ## [Feedback](https://forum.retipster.com/t/feedback/1005)
**Author:** [@chandana](https://forum.retipster.com/u/chandana)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/feedback/1005 "2021-03-28T02:55:36Z")
Didn’t quite get which category to publish my comment / feedback on, so I choose this. Anyone else feel the content of the masterclass is super awesome? But while Seth is authentic- I really feel like he needs to loosen … --- ## [Motivation For Success](https://forum.retipster.com/t/motivation-for-success/1095)
**Author:** [@taylorwinn](https://forum.retipster.com/u/taylorwinn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/motivation-for-success/1095 "2021-02-27T00:00:42Z")
I do not typically talk too much about my successes, but what I do love to share is my failures because within failures are so many lessons to be learned. I want to share one MAJOR failure that I had on an … --- ## [What's the craziest house you've ever seen?](https://forum.retipster.com/t/whats-the-craziest-house-youve-ever-seen/1366)
**Author:** [@retipsterseth](https://forum.retipster.com/u/retipsterseth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/whats-the-craziest-house-youve-ever-seen/1366 "2021-02-23T23:50:07Z")
What's the most bizarre, coolest, weirdest, biggest or most unusual house you've ever seen? This is the Biltmore Estate (biggest house in the US). --- ## [How to think of a state and county to research for my first list](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-to-think-of-a-state-and-county-to-research-for-my-first-list/1251)
**Author:** [@Leah\_Petrosius](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Leah_Petrosius)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 3:48pm UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-to-think-of-a-state-and-county-to-research-for-my-first-list/1251 "2021-02-16T15:48:57Z")
I am brand new to REtipster. I am wanting to hear your thoughts on what made you choose the county you chose for your first list! Is it like closing my eyes, whirling my finger around a map and choosing the place I rando… --- ## [How to open a bank account in the US as a non-resident alien](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-the-us-as-a-non-resident-alien/1075)
**Author:** [@Johannes](https://forum.retipster.com/u/Johannes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.retipster.com/t/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-the-us-as-a-non-resident-alien/1075 "2021-01-25T05:44:04Z")
Hi there, Is there any non-resident alien (i.e., a person without an SSN) out there who has achieved opening a business checking account in the US remotely? Normally, as a non-resident alien, you have to physically visi… [Next page](https://forum.retipster.com/c/off-topic-and-miscellaneous/6.md?page=1)