This could boost your cash flow without relying on stock market returns (Which can be volatile)2.Real Estate Professional Status (REPS): If you’re leaving your W2 job, qualifying for REPS can allow you to deduct real estate losses against your ordinary income, giving you a big tax break.3.Cost Segregation: This can accelerate depreciation on your properties, creating significant tax deductions.

@Morgan BrownYou may find better pricing by breaking these up into 2 sales contracts and 2 transactions. 

Im not otherwise concerned about it breaking since I have other ways to heat the home. also A/C is only a few years old.

Here's how I break it down:Analyzing the Current Property:First, consider the equity built up in the current property.

I hope some body read this and do your own due diligence.

Meanwhile, the U.S. needs 145,000-200,000 new jobs each month to keep up with population growth, spurred by increased immigration.ConclusionWhile job market momentum has slowed, it's not breaking.

If you are going traditional you will see rate and closing cost breaks with 25% or 30% down. 20% down will be higher rates and fees.

Buyers were buying at break-neck speed and overbidding on properties. 

All the hard work it took to get myself into a position to invest was not kind on my body.

I'd venture to guess that the break even point on that up front investment is going to be 2.5-3 years.