If they come out breathing, they're dead upon the next hiccup.Debt is equal to risk.

I wouldn't hold my breath for high interest rates any time in the future.

Offloading cash to invest more passively to enjoy everyday life without tenants breathing down your neck is something our investors talk about all the time, and is a huge benefit of getting into more passive real estate spaces.

The other account is all the funds that I have to live, eat, and breathe.

Having 6 months of the mortgage in savings can give you some breathing room and help you avoid financial disasters.Summary:To get started with house hacking, you need:• A down payment of 0-5% of the purchase price.• Closing costs ranging from $5,000 to $8,000, which can be negotiated with the seller or handled by professionals.• 6 months of personal living expenses saved up or a great safety net from family or retirement funds• 6 months of the mortgage saved up or a great safety net from family or retirement fundsAm I forgetting anything?

I've now got some time to breath for a couple months(maybe) and want to take advantage of the lull in business.I'm originally from Syracuse, NY and relocated to Nassau County, Long Island almost 2 years ago; the re-location with my company has lead to a financial standing that could never have been achieved back home, still getting used to it and need to start making my money work for me!

(Deep breath!)

I believe you can submit an appeal to FEMA but I wouldn't hold your breath (no pun intended w/regards water/flooding).

You need to know YOUR MARKET extremely well to have a shot competing against the local veterans who live and breathe this everyday.Take another flip for example.

I myself am "part time", even though I live eat and breath it during the day.