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[QUOTE=plansup;657513]Are we still frugal ? :) I am sorry I have been trying to resist saying that since your "hand me over car-keys before I r2i" comment.[/QUOTE] Our lifestyle hasn't changed and I don't think it ever will R2I or no R2I. Honestly, we didn't save up for a goal or anything. Whatever ...

[QUOTE=me2_r2i;657500]I have gone through every one of these issues; We lost about 22 starter boxes and some irrigation system sabotaging, etc. but these are petty ones in front of my focus to get into agriculture. This is the kind of attitude I observed absent in most of the NRIs/R2Iers. R2Iers and ...

[QUOTE=Umang;657462]There needs to be an R2I party where we can all come and eat these beautiful vegetables.[/QUOTE] Definitely. How about some Ayurvedic massage and detox therapy to go along with it? For the R2Iers in cities; it will revive mind, body and soul! Who knows, listening to you folks its ...

[QUOTE=GutsyGibbon;657452] Nishka, It is also true that these IT guys doing farming make more money by advertising online as a home stay/resort with organic garden/farm/estate. This part is truly awesome. [/QUOTE] We have thought about it. This also comes with a lot of headaches. What doesn't ...

All, I have searched for days and I couldn't find any relevant thread that deals with this topic. If there is, excuse me for opening this thread and please point me to it. I will be grateful. So, here are my questions. I am hopeful of getting some of this clarified from you learned people. 1. I have ...

[QUOTE=GutsyGibbon;657415]You may have personal experience with agri business. But the below comments are for over-confident IT guys who are drinking koolaid and dreaming big. If you think there is group-ism in IT, wait till you go into a rural setting. If you are truly an outsider. (non farming ...

[QUOTE=me2_r2i;657378] Anyways, to conclude this long note, try to be flexible and never compromise with R2I purpose. [/QUOTE] me2_r2i: Thank you for such a detailed thoughtful note. So much to think about and plan. We clearly have a lot of homework to do and I agree we should not dilute the very ...

[QUOTE=crazyforger;657325]Thanks for taking my comments constructively. I would suggest that you do the same. Construct something that would provide you with monthly income....not just a house to live in. House to live in should be in your hometown with less pollution and closer to family. I would ...

[QUOTE=me2_r2i;657302] Keep in mind that $500k is all you have as safety net. Unless you keep it as-is, even $700K is not going to be sufficient if you don't generate a constant monthly income of at least Rs. 1L/month. I know your urge to match expected expenses with your savings. But that is ...

[QUOTE=sweet_honey;657295]OP, When you say kids who grow up in America have a v different relationship with their parents, what exactly do you mean? I mean I would love it if you can elaborate-- drawing from your own observations and experiences. . Sent from my SM-G900I using Tapatalk[/QUOTE] sweet ...