Take Home Pay:  Approx $105K/YearMoving to Colorado in the next 6-9 months Living with a friend for extreme discounted rate Own two homes, one in Colorado cash flows around $250 , one in Florida (property of topic) [Mortgage$3200 HOA $440]

I put that in some of the other threads with this same topic and it really confuses me when people don't understand it.Also, the cost of being totally independent.

Would love to hear other experienced investors opinions on this topic.

@Minie Quilalarequired reading for the CA based investor:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl...

I believe sharing insights on these topics can help us all grow more sophisticated in our approaches.

Additionally, I've invested countless hours in watching educational YouTube videos, listening to podcasts, and extensively reading relevant materials on these topics on the internet.Responding to some of the questions raised on Lisa's case:1.

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Sharing an article I published here on BiggerPockets last year related to this topic on all about the financing options / qualifications / underwriting for STR income in case it helps you!

@Austin Wood I was just about to post a similar topic.

Keep in mind many books are US-focused and some advice may not apply to Canadians - especially legal and tax topics.