In retirement, real estate will be pretty much your only available tax write for what I anticipate to be significant income when you combine ss plus your 401k and other investment streams etc.I look at my businesses as additional cash flow that help to accelerate my rei and do not count on that cash whatsoever to live.

My second goal is to create an income stream that will surpass my previous employments, which will allow me to stay home with my kids and keep a flexible work schedule.

I would never be concerned about a referral fee because I would never for one instant consider paying it.This is not the 1980's, they are not tapped into some stream of information that the every day joe isn't.

It's on the news constantly so were all watching. 

I had to constantly remind myself of this.Day 3-4: Met with @Michael Rodriguez and @Ian Kurela to talk some real estate and tour the property.

Business mogul Gary Vaynerchuck talks constantly about "eating dirt" for a period of time so that you can reach your goals in the future.

I am sure they could back track receipts, but she would still be worried on flagging Marg's income stream. 

But I'm sure you can cut expenses (cut cable and go to streaming service, cancel gym and invest in a set of free weights/go on more hikes, minimize dining out, stop buying expensive coffees, etc).

I got the deal with seller carrying note for 12 months at $1,000 a month principal only, no interest, and tenant pays $1,200 a month so having him stay and pay is not a bad option but he is constantly late on paying so I could have the eviction option after I give the 60 day to evict, but the yard is full of cars and trailers and if he can move those out it will save me money as well and he will be paying down the loan each month, but games can start if I wait or hold off.

The rent rates absolutely cannot keep up with the constant increase in housing cost.