Mike and Lauren
Mike and Lauren
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Accidentally Bought 2 Backhoes
I needed some heavy equipment to build our mortgage free 1000 sq/ft house. After months of searching I found a decent running 1990 Ford 655C backhoe on craigslist for $12,000. The next day I found a 1995 Case 580K in my hometown for only $9,000. I foolishly bought both of them.
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Pressing pause on the house build...
Просмотров 13 тыс.4 года назад
We are by no means stopping work on our 1000 sq/ft mortgage free house. But...we've decided to wait a month or two and see how things pan out before spending the $7-8,000 dollars on concrete that was planned next month. To be clear, the economy/housing market doesn't really affect our build. We're building the house for as little money out of pocket as possible, so it's not like it doesn't make...
Super CHEAP Shipping Container Office
Просмотров 67 тыс.4 года назад
One of my tenants at the warehouse asked to rent my personal office spaces for $600/mo. I decided to build myself a quick and dirty shipping container office so I could take the deal. I already had the door, windows, and window a/c so this project only cost me about $450 total. The goal of the project was to not damage the shipping container in any way with screws, welding, or holes. I used hos...
Not The Best Time To Buy Vacant Land
Просмотров 20 тыс.4 года назад
Since filming this video we've received our permits and started clearing more overgrowth. The plan is to build a 1000 sq. ft. 3 bed/2 bath house 100% mortgage free. I ended up needing to pay off the $40,000 lot loan in order to get our permits which turned out to be very bad timing with everything going on in the world right now. Not much I can do about it now except move forward! I'll be posti...
Can You Make Money as an Honest RV Dealer?
Просмотров 23 тыс.5 лет назад
Last month we bought a 2017 Keystone Hideout at auction. We took it on a quick trip to Disney Fort Wilderness Resort to make sure all the systems worked and then sold it for a quick profit. It was an experiment in absurd transparency. Thank you to the couple who bought it for making our first sale a smooth and easy transaction. Good luck with your fish camp! Learn Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and W...
Gasp! We FINANCED Our First RV - Here's Why.
Просмотров 21 тыс.5 лет назад
Last week we bought our first RV at auction with a dealer's license. We signed up for what's called a "floor plan" which is basically a revolving line of credit just for vehicles. Basically we have 120 days to sell the RV and pay back the loan. Why bother when we have the cash to pay for it? Two reasons: 1. It confirms we are buying at profitable prices. If we can't afford $100-200 in interest ...
Our First DEALER ONLY Auction Experience!
Просмотров 23 тыс.5 лет назад
This week we went to our first dealer-only RV auction. It was pretty overwhelming and the prices weren't mind-blowing. Still, I think we got a great deal on our first RV "flip" in time for a quick trip before the holidays. Our goal is to "road test" the RV and then resell it for a profit to cover our trip expenses. Whether or not the idea will work is still a mystery! Learn Fusion 360 For Hobby...
Coming Out Of "Retirement" - Our Plan for 2019
Просмотров 30 тыс.5 лет назад
Paid Off Car Club paidoffcar.com/ RV Survey mikeandlauren.com/rvsurvey In the last 2 months we've been working on three projects: 1. Finding new real estate investments. 2. Finishing our used car buying guide the "Paid Off Car Club." 3. Getting our dealers license. We're going to start traveling in an RV full time-ish in 2019, but we wanted to find a way to pay our fuel costs along the way. We ...
Retired at 30 on $56,000/year (12 Years Income/Net Worth Recap)
Просмотров 167 тыс.5 лет назад
A deep dive into the last 12 years of income and net worth updates. It looks like we achieved financial independence with an average income of $56,000 per year. Learn Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers: $30 OFF COUPON mikeandlauren.com/learnfusion360 Sign up for monthly income, expenses, and net worth reports! newsletter.mikeandlauren.com Help us make these videos: www.patreon.com/mikeand...
We're Retired.
Просмотров 149 тыс.5 лет назад
All the juicy details to come, but we just wanted to announce "WE DID IT!" We closed on the refinance of our 9 unit warehouse last week, just in time to "retire" before my 31st birthday. Learn Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers: $30 OFF COUPON mikeandlauren.com/learnfusion360 Sign up for monthly income, expenses, and net worth reports! newsletter.mikeandlauren.com Help us make these video...
Bitcoin: How I Understand It
Просмотров 13 тыс.6 лет назад
I decided learn exactly how Bitcoin works before investing in it. What makes Bitcoin decentralized? What is the Blockchain? How can the price keep going up!?! Did the bubble already pop? I try to understand what cryptocurrency miners are actually doing behind the scenes. Is it still worth mining in 2018? The price of Antminers have dropped significantly, but the profit margins are still a littl...
Thoughts on Harbor Freight's New "Premium" Brands
Просмотров 263 тыс.6 лет назад
I'm just getting back into the shop after a month remodeling and listing Unit 4 in our warehouse. I had some thoughts about Harbor Freight introducing "premium" brands like Vulcan, Daytona, Bauer, Hercules, Doyle, Earthquake and Pierre in the last few years. Are they becoming a more reputable tool brand? Or, are they just manufacturing a few loss leaders to change their image. Coupon Database: ...
How I Program WITHOUT Knowing How to Code
Просмотров 23 тыс.6 лет назад
Most of my projects involve woodworking, metal fabrication or 3D printing. Occasionally I need to program an Arduino or Raspberry Pi to do some task that is specific to my project. The problem is, I've never made it a priority to learn how to code. This video is my guide to using existing projects and tutorials online as a foundation for your own programs. Whether it's a website design or robot...
Liquor Cabinet with SAFE "CRACKING" ROBOT!
Просмотров 16 тыс.6 лет назад
I made a liquor cabinet out of an old safe. I used an Arduino and a stepper motor to "crack" the safe combination using a keypad rather than turning the dial by hand. Cheers! Arduino Sketch: wp.me/a4UCGL-od Parts (Amazon affiliate): Arduino - amzn.to/2JKDgjR Driver - amzn.to/2vaITUW Stepper Motor - amzn.to/2HlBmrj Keypad - amzn.to/2HA5rkG Learn Fusion 360 For Hobbyists and Woodworkers: $30 OFF ...
Heavily Modified $239 Dollar TRAILER (Deck, Rails, and Ramp)
Просмотров 63 тыс.6 лет назад
I wanted a compact but practical trailer to pull behind my scooter as well as our minivan. I decided on a $239 Harbor Freight/Northern Tool kit trailer as the base for my customizations. I packed a lot of features into this tiny trailer (40" x 48") 1. Added a v-nose extending the deck to 68 inches. 2. Added 6" high rails on all sides. 3. Welded the previously bolted joints. 4. Converted to LED ...
Adding a Trailer Hitch to my 125cc Scooter
Просмотров 48 тыс.6 лет назад
Adding a Trailer Hitch to my 125cc Scooter
We're Back! New Shop and Video Studio TOUR!
Просмотров 20 тыс.6 лет назад
We're Back! New Shop and Video Studio TOUR!
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 5 - THE FIRST CUTS!
Просмотров 80 тыс.6 лет назад
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 5 - THE FIRST CUTS!
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 4 - THE ELECTRONICS
Просмотров 84 тыс.6 лет назад
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 4 - THE ELECTRONICS
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 3 - DRIVE COMPONENTS
Просмотров 95 тыс.6 лет назад
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 3 - DRIVE COMPONENTS
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 2 - Z AXIS COMPONENTS
Просмотров 122 тыс.6 лет назад
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 2 - Z AXIS COMPONENTS
How to Start (and Quit) a Side Hustle in 24 Hours
Просмотров 49 тыс.6 лет назад
How to Start (and Quit) a Side Hustle in 24 Hours
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 1 - THE FRAME
Просмотров 214 тыс.6 лет назад
"Stupid Strong" CNC Build - PART 1 - THE FRAME
How to Build a Temporary Wall (With Metal Studs)
Просмотров 324 тыс.6 лет назад
How to Build a Temporary Wall (With Metal Studs)
Warehouse Update #1 - You Guessed It, Over Budget...
Просмотров 25 тыс.6 лет назад
Warehouse Update #1 - You Guessed It, Over Budget...
A More Convenient Propane Tank Knob Location | Practical 3D Print
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 лет назад
A More Convenient Propane Tank Knob Location | Practical 3D Print
A Walk Around Our New Warehouse
Просмотров 30 тыс.6 лет назад
A Walk Around Our New Warehouse
Our NEW Retirement Plan (2017 Net Worth Update)
Просмотров 120 тыс.6 лет назад
Our NEW Retirement Plan (2017 Net Worth Update)
Make "Alexa" Control ANYTHING!
Просмотров 1 млн6 лет назад
Make "Alexa" Control ANYTHING!
Enough Play, Time to Work! (2 New Shops in 1 Week)
Просмотров 13 тыс.6 лет назад
Enough Play, Time to Work! (2 New Shops in 1 Week)

Комментарии

  • @jamespatton3720
    @jamespatton3720 8 дней назад

    This just popped up in my feed,l used to follow you two up till about 5 years ago. I was wandering what you have been doing since?

  • @robertbassett5789
    @robertbassett5789 13 дней назад

    you wannna drag it as you rock it. . if you just cutting lifting up,moving, back in etc repeat will take forever you can open one in like6 or 8 motions if youregood it feels like dragging a knife through something almost goodluck

  • @LuisSanchez-xh4gp
    @LuisSanchez-xh4gp 13 дней назад

    So how did u get your RV dealer license?

  • @thesum3312
    @thesum3312 18 дней назад

    30 times more likely to say good buy world riding a two wheeler... Why do i have this notion that if people are going to use these unsafe machines, special roads and regulated speed limits are needed

  • @prf7237
    @prf7237 26 дней назад

    Pointless.

  • @frank88ster
    @frank88ster 27 дней назад

    I have seen aquarium ponds built with polystyrene.

  • @frank88ster
    @frank88ster 27 дней назад

    Why not use polystyrene and coat with cement? It's light and easier to shape.

  • @quantruong78
    @quantruong78 27 дней назад

    How about an update on where you’re at?

  • @iamthewolf7277
    @iamthewolf7277 27 дней назад

    scooters are considered motorcycles just to put that out there ik 9 year old video

  • @chuckplainview4085
    @chuckplainview4085 28 дней назад

    How did you wire that switch!!? That is so cool I've never seen that before

  • @zippo1009
    @zippo1009 Месяц назад

    What´s up? 4 years since any update...😢

  • @DNclasik
    @DNclasik Месяц назад

    Kakean cocot

  • @SaidEAliyev
    @SaidEAliyev Месяц назад

    You spend 264 how much could you have saved?? I say you got a great price

  • @TheRoadTaken
    @TheRoadTaken Месяц назад

    GREAT video and demonstration. If you wanted to put put more than one camera on the trailer (e.g. 3 cameras: 1 rear, left side, and right side), what connector would you have used? The quick disconnect part you listed shows 7 pins which I believe would work for me as well. For additional context, I want to put the rear and side cameras on my trailer (35' travel trailer) so that when I'm backing up or turning, I can still see what is behind the trailer.

    • @TheRoadTaken
      @TheRoadTaken Месяц назад

      Apparently, video requires specifications that the POLLAK plug may interfere with. May have to revisit this idea for an alternative solution.

  • @cristianriosestrada7771
    @cristianriosestrada7771 Месяц назад

    Super cool man!

  • @adriandmd
    @adriandmd Месяц назад

    As a FIRE INTJ since 6/2020 I married someone who is the complete opposite me. Why have more of the same when the team is better off with diverse interests, skills and abilities? I did not want to marry another Robot! ;))

  • @robertgarrett7007
    @robertgarrett7007 Месяц назад

    Thank for your efforts. I’m sure it took an experienced engineer to develop the original one.

  • @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow
    @ExileTheKnightsOfMaltaNow Месяц назад

    I've been hauling a four wheeled farm wagon framed bicycle camper with my electric bicycle put a class one hitch on an added wooden box on the back of my cargo bike... tow bar weighs 8 lbs and there's not much tongue weight to worry about or the results in forklift

  • @ggie100
    @ggie100 Месяц назад

    Looking at this video in the year 2024 and I must say a $15,000 car is not bad lol. Inflation has gotten insane

  • @fisgrisen1585
    @fisgrisen1585 Месяц назад

    Are u guys alive?

  • @joewarrick6043
    @joewarrick6043 Месяц назад

    I am a reseller. I buy items from a certain auction I like. It’s all new stuff that either didn’t get delivered or was sent back. I buy laptop batteries almost on a daily basis. I get them for 2.99 each. I’ve been looking for an idea of what to use them for. Think I found it

  • @cdoublejj
    @cdoublejj 2 месяца назад

    did it last long?

  • @gerardgerard5681
    @gerardgerard5681 2 месяца назад

    Thailand is the modern mecca for scooter manufacturing.

  • @valkadragonheart
    @valkadragonheart 2 месяца назад

    in the netherlands, scooters are only allowed to go 45kmp

  • @pricklypear1111
    @pricklypear1111 2 месяца назад

    So tired of these couples who have joint accounts and got married young. I’m a 36 year old physician who has worked hard to earn my high income now. My future husband makes 1/3 of what I make. He is not a budgeter and I am. I need to hear from a high income female professional. I am finalizing our prenup. Women need to protect themselves and their assets, especially if they are high earners!

  • @McGTexas
    @McGTexas 2 месяца назад

    I still get Fusion360 training progress reminders. Loved this channel

  • @patrickshannon4516
    @patrickshannon4516 2 месяца назад

    They are dangerous because they can't keep up speed with other vehicles I would like to think that you can be safe but it's not safe because people can't always slow down in time to keep from hitting someone. I just say be safe, i ride scooter's all the time but I know that it's dangerous to ride one on roads where the speed limit exceeds 40mph.

  • @brembati
    @brembati 2 месяца назад

    Another 3 years later... still in the same place!

  • @tholland5509
    @tholland5509 2 месяца назад

    This is exactly what I was looking for and for the exact same tools 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jn3673
    @jn3673 2 месяца назад

    I just realized how old this video was. 😆 He probably doesn’t even have that truck anymore…

  • @jn3673
    @jn3673 2 месяца назад

    Awesome build! Just a thought…Would it help to put a sheet of plywood (with a small ledge) underneath so that you could slide it out to get to the stuff in the back of the bottom storage?

  • @sawred32
    @sawred32 2 месяца назад

    I bought a keyless entry kit, I thought the brown wire was for horn & the white wire was for lights? Had an estimate to install, guy said $600 on. My s10

  • @Usonian7
    @Usonian7 2 месяца назад

    I miss your guy's channel.

  • @kikojonesfrank4076
    @kikojonesfrank4076 3 месяца назад

    I ride a scooter and years ago I noticed that the heavy the scooter is better for windy 🌬️ days If you ride a kymco downtown 300 and the xciting 500 you notice the difference and you can go slow if you want

  • @stephenlamb8454
    @stephenlamb8454 3 месяца назад

    are these plans still available? The link does not work

  • @akeman21
    @akeman21 3 месяца назад

    Divorse?

  • @_west94
    @_west94 3 месяца назад

    made can opener of inox metal to avoid rust, not ordinary iron

  • @countfloyd4345
    @countfloyd4345 3 месяца назад

    6 years later how did the locks hold up?

  • @ldengland629
    @ldengland629 3 месяца назад

    Got an electric scooter (moped) literally costs under a £1/$1 to charge both batteries, she’s got 80 mile range very zippy and responsive only need her to travel from village to town to city and back for work often ride alongside co-worker who’s bike has to warm up heading home love her 💙

  • @1saartec
    @1saartec 3 месяца назад

    This is very dangerous this man weld direct to the battery with a big steel bare its get really hot your battery dead very fast on overheating and Thermal run a way. Do not try this at home if want fire works do what this guy. Only use a DC spot weld and nickel on battery.

  • @bp6837
    @bp6837 3 месяца назад

    Driving a car made me a safer motorcycle driver. Riding the motorcycle made me a safer car driver. As they said, "know your enemy"

  • @JoeyBlogs007
    @JoeyBlogs007 4 месяца назад

    Great idea

  • @rickjames7576
    @rickjames7576 4 месяца назад

    Yeah the printer may be "cheap" but how about the materials to make stuff ? Bet that's not cheap. So sell the machine cheap and stick it to consumers with the product to make everything.

  • @lukepence1028
    @lukepence1028 4 месяца назад

    What's the name of the plug you have connected to it?

  • @vladimirmartynov4747
    @vladimirmartynov4747 4 месяца назад

    Fine!!!

  • @tompalmer5114
    @tompalmer5114 4 месяца назад

    This is what happens when your money comes too easy and you have more money than brains If this is the first time something like this has happened to you in your life well that is pretty pathetic Oh... you're on a work site get some damn boots

  • @dennisrphymurphy7929
    @dennisrphymurphy7929 4 месяца назад

    Amazing!... thank you, thank you, thank you! My first time seeing you online. I have subbed, and be watching your other videos.

  • @parthsrivastava2814
    @parthsrivastava2814 4 месяца назад

    This video came as a life saver! Thank You

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 5 месяцев назад

    I own all three as well, a car, motorcycle (big one), and a scooter and the scooter is hands down THE most fun, and easiest. I have to put on all my safety gear to go on the bike, but the scooter is just whatever I'm wearing, and my helmet is in the trunk under the seat. SO easy, and perfect for grocery getting.

  • @chevyssboy89
    @chevyssboy89 5 месяцев назад

    Can u build me 72v?? Im in Florida 😊