Hard costs include packing materials, use of moving vehicles, hiring moving labor, paying move-ins costs for the new place, cost of cleaning the old place, cost of cleaning and decorating the new place, etc.

I thought this would be a great place to connect with investors not just my local area but also nationwide.Unlike many people who chose real estate investing as a vehicle for financial freedom, real estate (CRE to be specific) is truly my passion and I really enjoy the journey and the learning process.

I only have one vehicle and it is a big cargo van which sucks down fuel so I'm spending close to $400/month just on fuel.Rob do you have any experience with the Waukesha area for rentals?

Investing in real estate, stocks or other more complex vehicles requires knowledge.

I need to buy another vehicle.

There are only select few lenders offering such loans, over the years I gathered a list which may be helpful to you, here it is:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/2810/50272-lis...Truly self-directed Solo 401k plan is a great vehicle, but it is not for everyone. 

Had I not moved to a house the following year, I would have paid a little more each month for a place with off-street parking, especially now that I've gotten a new vehicle.

At the end of the day, real estate investing is the vehicle I hope to obtain freedom from a job, not to have an additional job.

Each vehicle as its own determination, but once you choose actual expenses, you must stick with it.

The ability to borrow against it, checkbook control and high contribution limits make it great retirement investment vehicle.