The eventual income from real estate will supplement our retirement and SS so we can do the things we want to do with our time.The best part is our kids will be in a much better place financially due to this and it can change our family tree forever.Funding:HELOC on CondoW2 JobsLightStreamEstimated Equity:4/18/2023 - $165k4/19/2024 - $207kEstimated Value of Assets:4/18/2023 - $232k4/19/2024 - $1MNothing wildly impressive for equity growth, but if our portfolio property values average 3% growth annually, we are getting $30k in appreciation instead of $7k.

I would supplement with some HELOC funds as long as you calculate the HELOC payment when considering the investment property. 

These expenses would be reported on Schedule E (Supplemental Income and Loss) of your tax return.Since you incurred these expenses before you started renting out your property, you can typically depreciate the cost of the furnishings and any improvements made to the property over their useful life.

We BRRRR 8-10 per year and the flips supplement the money left in the BRRRRs. 

We BRRRR 8-10 peryear and the flips supplement the money left in the BRRRRs.

I drink a greens shake, cut down on coffee and supplemented with mushroom coffee, and limit my refined sugar sweets to special events like parties and celebrations.I'm no underwear model, but I feel like this routine gives me the energy I need to keep moving right now.

See attached Supplemental Income and Loss, statement. 

My parents bought their unit in cash, I supplemented $30k and the rest was owner financed.

With that said, I am considering jumping into a house hack using my VA Loan and then repeating the process every 1-2 years until I can accumulate enough properties to help supplement retiring one day.I am doing research on the climate of things right now in the market but the reality is I need a new place to live and house hacking seems like the best way to invest my money and lower my monthly overhead costs so I can save money. 

If I like the applicant, I'll often eat the cost of a supplemental report.