Divorce - A Chance to Start Over Right?

[Catherine Curtsinger]

Once we sell our family home, my half of the proceeds should be about $300k. I have the chance to do this right with an investment mindset. Do I househack, BRRRR, Short term rental? I need a primary home for me and my child and dogs. I'm VA so I can take advantage of 0 down. I've always wanted a place in Big Bear. We're in North County San Diego so Vista, San Marcos, Oceanside for primary home. Do I buy as low as I can to afford mortgage with 0 down and use 300k for big bear or put a larger down on primary home. My income is $130k but will grow with new business opportunities in the coming years. I'd love to find a duplex but seems my income wouldn't support that. What scenarios do you see options for?