Aram Al-Said

average frog

[exfatloss🥛 @exfatloss]

HIGH-PROTEIN IS A PSYOP

We already knew this, but once more: Even evidence-based bodybuilders don't think anyone needs 1g protein/lb.

- Highest proven to have ANY benefit is 0.71g/lb
- More does zero for muscle, strength, satiety, or fat loss
- To be safe, 3 sigma is 0.82g/lb
- No, you do NOT train harder than the professional bodybuilders, powerlifters, and olympic weightlifters studied
- Protein is NOT more satiating than other macros
- Even vegans only need 10% more (bad protein quality)
- Old people don't need more, but due to higher leucine thresholds might benefit from a bigger bolus vs. spread out over multiple meals
- The only people really benefiting from more protein are steroid users
- If overweight, go by lean/goal body mass, not total body mass - fat doesn't require any protein

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[Peter Askew @searchbound]

@realjoshuabolin anything. flat html if you want. or WP. or https://t.co/61WtsJxk2X . or https://t.co/p9EkG4qrGb . you can type this question into YouTube & find 50 tutorials on how to build one.

[Peter Askew @searchbound]

oh, poor baby can't find a project to build?

go build a niche, boutique job board, and dote on that community like it was your god-child.

serp results like this tell me one thing: goog WANTS to rank something better. ANYTHING. but no one has built it.

the profit-margins of a job board trump every project I've ever run.

job boards can be built by non-coders. if you're a coder, even better.

job boards can be built by solo builders.

they are the perfect side project, or better yet, (eventual) full-time job. you're helping people find new, better jobs. what beats that?

go window shop niches on Indeed, pick one that seems interesting with lots of search volume & activity, buy a good-enough .com, and get to work.

there is so much opportunity in this niche, I sometimes go 🍌🍌🍌 cause I can't build it all.

[Chandler Reed @chandlerreed]

The #1 question I get these days:

"Where can I learn more about SMBs + ETA?"

So I made a list of my go-to books + podcasts:

[Fred Krueger @dotkrueger]

Imagine you have 1 bitcoin. You bought that bitcoin at 3k in 2017.
You don’t have much in other assets.

You have an urgent need for 35k.

Option 1. Sell your bitcoin. Pay 30k in state and federal taxes. Pay the bill. You are left with 0.1 bt

Option 2. Borrow 35k on Thor. No taxes. Wait until btc goes to 500k and sell off 0.2 btc to cover taxes and your loan. Move the btc back to cold storage.

[OpenAI @OpenAI]

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[dylan @narrenhut]

All of the supportive comments in this thread show the power of internet communities in sustaining unhealthy psychologies and belief systems, as so artfully summarized by this old 4chan post

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[Miles Deutscher @milesdeutscher]

If you want to maximise this bull run, you must pick the right narratives.

Last cycle, we saw L1s, DeFi and metaverse coins explode.

This cycle, institutions are pouring capital into THESE narratives.

You have a chance to be EARLY.

🧵: My top 7 sectors for this bull run.👇

[the Rich @Duderichy]

if you spend $15k/yr for private schooling (low) + $150k additional for private college that amounts to $1m of money you could’ve given them at 30 that has probably negligibly improved their life

you need to point to some pretty tangible life improvements for it to be worth

[Tomb @tombxbt]

[ $BEAM ] @beamprivacy
>heres an interesting one $KAS family, might be old news to some but W T F !?
>just found this while researching $AGRS
>DAGlabs R&D team cofounded by yonatan sompolinksy + prof. Aviv Zohar
>looking through the people involved i noticed
>guy corem
>who is the president + ceo of daglabs
>as well as his other layer 1 PoW privacy focused blockchain $BEAM sitting at an measly 7m MC at rank #1198
>no premine
>no ICO
>deflationary

>core team + founder is the president of fucking daglabs which did all the R+D on $KAS which is going to top 3 ?
>is this a fucking joke ?
>which fucking KOL's have mentioned this i want to follow them immediately
>available on mexc ?
>wtf
>SEND IT TO THE HEAVENS ☁️
>sorry this is messy but as promised i always post here first if i find a gem
>FROM THE SURFACE THIS IS AN UNDERVALUED GEM💎

[the Rich @Duderichy]

so much anxiety in people is caused by indecisiveness

make the decision coward

[Martin Shkreli (e/acc) @wagieeacc]

In NYC mayor Bloomberg took the subway every day! Many straphangers became Terminal users!

[BowTied Biohacker @BowTiedUM]

"How isn't this banned?"

"This is like steroids for your brain"

"I feel like the guy from limitless"

4DMA aka Eutropoflavin

Easily the most potent nootropic supplement in 2023

It's a derivative of the naturally occurring flavone 7,8 Dihydroxyflavone

This allows it to absorb better and last longer

It's primary mechanism of action appears to be activation of the Tkrb receptor / mimicking BDNF

BDNF is a protein made in the human body that induces neuronal repair and growth, acts as a neurotransmitter modulator, and increases neuroplasticity, which is essential for learning and memory

Studies show it to have a very potent nootropic, neurodegenerative, and antidepressant effect

Although studies haven't been conducted on humans, pioneers in the nootropics community have been taking it for the last 3 years

Users report:

- Increase in focus and attention
- Enhanced mental clarity / lifting of brain fog
- Enhanced problem solving & mental acuity
- Improved mood
- Improved memory recollection & retention
- Improved hand-eye coordination
- Vivid dreams

Side effects tend to be insomnia, headaches, and nausea

I've experienced all of the benefits and found them insanely noticeable. I haven't experienced nausea or headaches, but there are definitely some nights on 4'DMA I can't sleep.

On the flip side, I still feel and perform like a god on 4 hours of sleep when I'm taking 4'-DMA

Currently running this in 4 weeks on, 12 weeks off cycles. There seems to be long-lasting improvements in cognition that continue long after taking it out of my stack.

Side note: I take it with 300mg polygala extract per day for Tkrb receptor upregulation and synergistic neurogenesis

I'm not telling anyone to try it, that's up to you and your doctor, but it's been life-changing for me.

[LindyMan @PaulSkallas]

The return to the office trend is so brutal because there was a question of whether workers could be productive at home in 2020 when COVID hit. And the answer is they could be just as productive. But it doesn't matter because "work" means more than just work product. It means your body and soul.

[GREG ISENBERG @gregisenberg]

I raised many millions and sold 3 companies before age 30…

My first company sold to the founder of Uber, my last to Adam Neumann

But I had an unfair advantage (and you could too)

I used software to come up with 0.01% validated startup ideas

6 underrated tools to help you get paid:

1. EtsyHunt

EtsyHunt is the largest database of Etsy products.

48+ million product listings to learn what is selling on Etsy, and discover winning products.

It'll get you thinking...

I love looking at the best-selling and rising charts

2. SubredditStats

It's like a growth hacker's crystal ball.

Spot growing communities before they blow up.

Discover niches you didn't even know existed.

It helps you go nicher. Go from niche to super niche.

Brainstorming startups ideas? You'll learn the problems of the community.

Some of my top startup ideas?

Named straight after subreddits.

Why? Because it's pre-validated gold.

Reddit isn’t just memes.

It's a gold mine of validated tribes and brand names.

3. VidIQ

VidIQ helps you analyze top-performing YouTube videos.

Once you understand what makes a top video, you can make your next content piece a grand slam.

Start by using VidIQ to study successful videos in your niche.

Apply the insights to refine your content strategy, focusing on what works.

Regularly review and adjust based on new findings to keep your content in the spotlight.

Data driven decisions win every time.

Bonus tip: use "contains questions" feature on VidIQ to filter what questions people have on a YouTube video.

This will give you endless startup ideas.

4. TikTok Creative Center

Ever wonder why someone’s TikTok ad went viral?

Creative center is what you need.

It gives you all the tools to study top-performing ads.

A proven playbook is to decode competitors’ tactics, refine your content with creative tools, and leverage insights to outshine rivals.

Then regularly assess trends and adjust your approach to stay competitive.

5. PiPi Ads

You’ve got yourself in the game with Creative Center.

PiPi Ads is where you come to master it.

It has the largest number and types of TikTok ads. Use Pipi Ads to research and analyze winning strategies, then apply these insights to your campaigns. Optimize and test until you find your winning formula.

6. Minea

Minea is a killer tool for your DTC biz.

One of the best features is that you can input a website, and it’ll identify the best keywords and all the backlinks.

This way you can delve into them and use it to optimize your own website.

Minea’s a crucial tool to tweak your strategies and boost your profits fast.

Knowledge is power, folks.

Sometimes the answers are out there. Just need the right tools to find them.

Go get 'em.
--

Follow me @gregisenberg for more, I'll give you endless startup ideas.

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[Chris Koerner @mhp_guy]

How to buy a small, off-market mobile home or RV park that can 2x your money in 1-2 years.

5 steps, actionable and specific. Let’s go!

1. Pick the city

Two biggest factors: Crime & unemployment rates

Crime: CrimeGrade . org
Unemployment: SimpleMaps . com

Cities with 3k - 30k people are best. This is the sweet spot for enough population & not to much competition.

You want parks with almost no web presence & little to no reviews.

A Dollar General nearby is great. Walmart is better. But remember, “if no DG, it ain’t for me.”

If there's a Whole Foods you ain't getting a good deal.

Growth rate is good too, but #3 to the two above.

2. Find the leads

Get on Google Maps and search "mobile home park" in your target area(s). Avoid NY & CA (not landlord friendly).

Make a Google sheet of the leads & use Loom to record your screen.

Spend 30 mins doing this.

OR, use something like Outscraper to do it for you. Be warned though, that if you don’t do this yourself the scraped results may not be as accurate.

If you’re targeting a smaller geographical area I would do it by hand. If a whole state, use software.

You’re looking for phone numbers. Use SearchBug . com to see if cell or landline for pennies.

Go to Upwork and hire a virtual assistant to keep doing this for you, assuming you are targeting a larger area. They will cost around $5/hour.

Use that same Loom link in your posting so applicants can see what the job will entail.

When working, Loom it! You’ll never know when you’ll need it.

More leads = better deals.

3. Call the leads

Call up the owners and be real. Don't talk about any accolades. He doesn't care and it will only hurt you.

You're a hard working country boy. You have a wife and kids (I hope you actually do).

Are you a democrat? Don't tell the owner. (Sorry, democrats).

Here's your general pitch:

"I'm not a broker, I'm just looking for some good real estate and don't want to waste your time with a lowball offer. I can pay cash and close fast"

Tell him about your wife and kids and what you do on the weekend.

Most importantly, LISTEN. He's going to talk your ear off. This is a good sign.

4. Ask the right questions

Ask him:

How many pad sites?

How many of those have a unit on them?

How many of the units are RVs? (It's common for there to be a mix of MH/RV)

Any single family homes on the property? Rent?

Are the units park owned or tenant owned? (this is key)

If a mix, what's the mix?

Park-owned homes you have to maintain. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Tenant-owned homes are key (lot rent). This means you only rent out the land and underground infrastructure.

Depending on the state, sometimes you can sell back or give away the park-owned units to the tenants to absolve yourself of maintenance. Check the laws!

You'll command half the rent but enjoy 90% less hassles.

$250 or so is common lot rent in the midwest and SE.

What's the occupancy and rental amount of each type of unit?

Any outbuildings on the property?

Septic or city sewer? If septic, conventional or aerobic? Sewer is best. Septic isn’t a deal breaker but you REALLY want to have it inspected.

If there’s a lagoon or wastewater treatment plant I want you to throw that phone as far as you can, block their number and never speak of it again.

Within city limits or no? City limits are best but rare.

Outstanding municipal or zoning issues?

How much is insurance?

How much is landscaping?

Asphalt, cement or dirt roads?

Condition of the roads?

Any drainage issues?

Is there a manager? What do you pay them? (Best if no manager)

Any pending litigation?

What are total collections?

How do people pay rent?

How many are delinquent?

What condition are the units in?

Do you have a lien on the property?

How long have you owned it?

30 or 50 amp?

City maintained streets?

City water or well? City is best.

Keep in mind, that’s a lot of questions to ask. You have to feel it out, if he’s being standoffish, don’t keep pushing, just call back. This isn’t a used car lot, this is a relationship you’re trying to build.

Don’t try and close on this first call.

The key question:

"If we were to make a deal, what's a ballpark offer you'd expect?"

Don't anchor him with "bottom dollar."

Using the word "ballpark" keeps numbers loose.

Whatever number he says, you want to pause and hem and haw over it. Embrace the silence and awkwardness.

Back to car sales, they call this the “silent walkaround” when valuing a trade-in. Don’t say a thing about the asset, but point out the flaws with your body language.

Touch the dents and scratches as you pause.

Do the phone version of this.

Tell him you'll get back to him tomorrow.

Thank him profusely for his time and congratulate him on the park he's built.

5. Underwrite

Before you do anything, check with the city to ensure the park is in good standing. Get that in writing. Don't trust the seller. Buyers are liars? So are sellers!

Now's time to crunch numbers:

What's a cap rate? The net operating income of the park divided by the price you'd like to pay.

If you want your money back in 5 years and you're willing to pay up to $1m, you need $200k net profit per year.

This is a 20% cap rate (20 cap). It's aggressive but possible on a smaller, rural park. (Yes, it really is, even in 2023)

You probably won’t find a park that big in a small town for a good price, though.

Start w/ a smaller park & higher cap rate. More room for error. $300k - $1m purchase price.

First do some market research:

Remember all your leads? Call competing parks as a potential tenant and ask what their lot rent is.

Put this in a spreadsheet to get average lot rent & park-owned home rent.

Keep in mind many of these parks will be undercharging as well.

It's common to find parks charging $100 that could charge $250.

When calculating cap rate BE CONSERVATIVE. Don't count on 100% of people staying if you increase rents, even though most will.

Use $190 to be safe.

Shoot for a park that will net $100k/year after rent increases that you pay no more than $600k for.

It’s hard but not impossible.

Or maybe you find a $30k/year park to get your feet wet. At least you're in the game.

The more leads you scrape, the better chance of finding this park.

Shoot for as much seller financing as you can get.

Finance the rest with friends/family or savings.

Once you find this park, get it under contract.

Use a standard, simple real estate form that you can find on your state's real estate commission website.

Texas' is called TREC.

Yes, get it under contract before seeing it.

Put down earnest and option money, and then go see it.

Don't dress like a city slicker. Be personable and be willing to stay a while and BS.

Drive a Tesla? Rent a truck. Drive a Prius? Just quit.

Inspect the condition of the units, even if you aren't buying them

Crappy units = more tenants willing to abandon them.

And they aren't cheap to remove or move.

Verify everything he said on the call

If all looks good, start on the inspections:

Septic or sewer lines

SFH home inspection.

Check with the city for outstanding issues or litigation

Check for liens

Wastewater treatment plant? If so, abandon ship!

Electrical infrastructure

Use professionals for all of these.

Ask for:

Rent rolls. They will likely be handwritten, that’s ok.

Bank statements.

Ask to speak to a few tenants to get their experience.

Inspect their lease.

Ask for vendor invoices or history of payments.

Ask to speak to vendors.

At some point before you close, list the property on Craigslist, FB Marketplace and Zillow. See how demand is for vacancies.

If all still looks good, close on the property.

6. Post-closing strategy

Meet all the tenants in the evening, they're at work during the day.

Shake their hands. Tell them you want their experience to be amazing & you want them to stay

Give them your number

Ask what can be fixed

If fixes are cheap, do them ASAP

Tell that tenant once fixes are made. Address them by name.

Clean up the park. Hire a tree guy to clear out low hanging branches.

Do some simple landscaping.

Find the tattletale in the park and get all the dirt. Who are the druggies and abusive husbands?

Get them out ASAP if you can. They are much more expensive than the temporary vacancy hit.

Fix potholes and drainage issues.

ADD VALUE. Show you care.

Wait a couple months before making any changes.

Bring lot rents closer to market. Be upfront about this. They will understand if they've been getting a deal.

Give people 2-3 more months' notice to give them time.

Keep renting out vacancies at new price.

This isn't self storage. You won't raise rents yearly. Don't be a jerk.

Let them know what to expect.

Once rents are raised and park is stabilized, you are 9-12 months in.

Search Loopnet for the most active MHP brokers

Hire the best one & pay what he or she commands.

Sell on the market for 7-10% cap

You've just 2-3x'ed your money. Rinse & repeat. I have done this over 20 times, including in 2023. Not all of my deals were bangers, but most were.

There's a lot of fine print, and things can and will go wrong, so don't be dumb. Do your own research. Not everything can be explained in 1,700 words.

Follow @mhp_guy for more. I also write about this kinda stuff on my once/week free newsletter on MHPGuy . com. When you signup you'll get my simple RV/MHP deal calculator.

I don't do courses, I just like to write.

Thanks for reading!

[RiverOaksGuy @Bowtiedplayer]

I should have realized this sooner, but 2023 was the year I realized a lot of "based" influencers don't even believe half the stuff they say and it's just clickbait bullshit for engagement

If they truly thought their live was threatened by an imminent US marxist revolution, they'd just leave the country.

Yes the FBI has done crooked things but holy crap. This is unserious.

Notice they never mention anything that might actually work like Samizdat/Solidarity, any kind of organized mass strikes or protests - it's all either "we're all doomed" or "lol let's just do a civil war", just nonsense to get you to buy their books

"Haha USA is doomed, here buy my coffee cup with my affiliate link" Go away. Get a real job.

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