Cut those numbers in half of you're single (or get married?). 

If lower rate trends continue and stay consistent, expect the news to reach sidelined buyers and an uptick in buyer activity towards the end of summer into the anticipated September rate cuts. 

Liquidating these to focus heavily on real estate removes this safety net and exposes you to sector-specific risks.

Here’s why I think investing closer to home makes sense and how you can maximize your returns:Familiarity: You already know the local market, which gives you an edge in identifying good deals and understanding the demand.

Not that its impossible to get creative financing or that its bad to start investing I'm not saying that by any means at all the earlier the better but the safety blanket is small with no reserves for an expensive learning experience which in this industry is likely. 

We include the cost of all the smart tech we want installed that the homeowner keeps, safety items we require in each property, and the items/signs we use to "brand" the home to our company, as well as our time setting up the listings, pricing, guidebooks, auto messaging, cleaning up the supply closets, kitchens, etc.

There is no appellate or statutory authority that allows to you cut the timber after the tax deed date, but while judicial redemption rights might still be outstanding.

Does anyone know if North Linden area in Columbus, Ohio a good place to invest in for long term in multi unit (6-unit) apartment buildings from growth and safety standpoint?

If it was built before, say, 1960 there may be a slew of electrical work you'll need to do to stay in regulations with current times and, of course, for the safety of a future buyer.

Why spend thousands of dollars in points to get the rate down to 6.1%, if the normal interest rate is 6.1% in a year and you can buy it down to 5% or 4%, etc.Nobody knows how low rates will go, but with the fed signaling that they will likely begin rate cuts in Sept, it's certainly a good sign.