Enjoying the Process Part 3

[Ashley K. Butler]

Great morning BP Community!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and off to a great start in 2023!

I was in the process of getting to pull the trigger on the FHA Loan and start looking for a duplex to Househack this year, but decided to hold off for now.

(Yes, this is way TMI but this is my post and IDC) I decided to hold off because I decided to make my physical, mental, and spiritual health priorities for 2023.

I injured my hip in the military last year and it has gotten worse. I got sexually assaulted by a so-called family member shortly after being injured. I’ve been on a rollercoaster ride, starting my transportation business just to support myself as best as I could.

Thankfully I receive VA benefits for health care and other compensation, and by the end of 2023 I will have $25K+ capital to invest or use as a down payment for a duplex I can househack.

I have been networking (even though I am terribly shy), making new relationships, trying to do the best possible job for my customers, and now my body is starting to really feel the toll from last year.

If there’s anything I have taken from 2022, it’s ‘don’t miss the point of this great journey called life.’ What good is it to have money, businesses, properties, etc when your health is bad and nobody likes you?

I believe in having money and the right relationships, not either or. But as for me, first things first - health (mind, body, and spirit). Then relationships/networks/partnerships and business next.

Well, that’s all for now, and until then I am enjoying the process and hope you are too!