About 3 months have gone by and we just received an email from a communications company billing us $4,000 for breaking a communication line buried in the yard.

Let’s break this down:The case for holdingThe 4.75% interest rate is a valuable asset in today’s high-rate environment.

The OP made this math easier for me, since he let us know that he is clearing $2300 a month after all his fees, so that means the only cost he isn't including in that $2300 would be his principal and interest. 

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Investing always looks scary I don’t wanna lose money. my monthly payments are 3k including taxes I am in NJ so property taxes on an acarage house is still high Investing can be scary. 

I also worked with a great lender who helped navigate financing options, including my HELOC, to make the deal happen.

After all expenses, including PITI, we net on average $700/month.

As for holding a home and building another one - be sure to include carrying costs of the first home while building the second.  

I have clients (including myself) who invest here and out of the area.

Quote from @JD Martin: Quote from @Elizabeth NA: Good evening Alesa, I am reaching out because I would love to speak with you about your experience as I have found myself in a VERY similar situation with Cyrus Gordon and have found he has been sued over 5 times in New jersey including from me.