They require 2 years of work before my overtime can be considered 'effective income'.

And in their contract, this clause is in effect for 180 days after the renter exists the lease but then buys the property.

I was looking at Showplace and Heavenly but wondering if an in person assessment would be more effective.  

Tickets means $$$, and the more you don't pay, the bigger the penalty, and they have a pretty effective collection system.

Very surprising that bonds can have such an effect on mortgages!

If I had spent 30k to get going 4 years ago it wouldn’t have any effect on my today.

Exit Strategies:One concern on my mind is planning for the future – what are some effective exit strategies you've seen or experienced in co-owned properties?

You are looking to expand your portfolio: A 1031 exchange allows you to invest in larger properties or multiple properties.You have a long-term investment horizon: The tax deferral from a 1031 exchange can have a large snowball effect.

Originally posted by @Brian Geiger:@Elijah F.Dave Ramsey was one of many investors who was negatively effected by the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

A lot of CA investors go out of state to start because it's more cost effective and lower price points, look into markets like Detroit, Kansas City, St.