., generating rental income).

Most investors opt for the skeleton versions that truly miss the mark and lead to convoluted amended and restated agreements that cost far more to correct than simply paying for the agreements to be drafted by a professional at the start. 

While financial independence is a worthy goal, defining it this way leads to investing that’s (1) too restrictive , (2) too heavily emphasized on cash flow and (3) too heavily reliant on only one way to achieve financial independence.I always stated my goal as “ I want to have an investable net worth of $x in 5 years while utilizing a maximum of 50% leverage.  

The down side to Latin America is that the government can change at any time leading to civil unrest.

In early 2020, we received a lead that quickly turned into one of the craziest situations we've ever encountered.

Don't mean to be a boomer (or more accurately a Gen Xer) crapping all over the new tech, but the unvetted use of ChatGPT to answer nuanced, grey-area questions can lead newer investors into dangerous territory. 

@Ryan DragonThe question is are you happy with the Return on your current equity, and can you roll the equity you have into a better yielding asset.You're generating around $6,000 per year in cash flow, but how much equity would you have if you sold? 

It can be a great way to generate cash flow and Blue Ridge is a strong market to do this!

Septics can lead to high hidden costs, which you will not have to worry about here

I’m looking for advice on how I can effectively start laying the groundwork while still being remote.Specifically, I’d love insights on:Building relationships and networking in the Raleigh market from a distanceMarketing myself and generating leads remotelyAny tech or tools that might help me stay connected to the local marketAny tips for handling deals or managing communication with clients remotelyI’m eager to hit the ground running when I move, and any advice from those who’ve been in similar situations would be greatly appreciated!