Using asset income management I consistently increase my income and simultaneously lower my taxes legally.So while fat bureaucrats concoct more ways to dig deeper into the wage earners incomes, savings and retirement accounts, you could and should do all you can to shrug off their chains and push out of the rat race.

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Then the loan is permanent after the last draw, no need to refinance under a tight timeline.

Before now I've always been under the notion of actually needing to have fat pockets and godly credit (neither of which I have) in order to make a move.

Usually, in my experience, pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered on the matter.

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Then again, this may permanently chase away the opportunity.

If you view a HELOC as an extension of your pocketbook for short term cash outlays, and not a permanent form of financing, you should be in good shape.

Ultimate Goal in REI: Fat nest egg of cash (2M) and passive income from rentals to cover all monthly expenses.P.S.

You have to consider electricians charge about $100 per hour, plumbers are close to that, and construction crews go about $65 PER MAN on the job.