Best thing to do is have it I a high yield savings that is generating money on your money and is very liquid when you need it.

You make revenue here and there but the goal is to generate enough in the winter to sustain all the expenses for the entire year. 

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Yes I could do a generator but that is more bother, tell the tenants to turn on the fireplace.  

Additionally, how are you navigating the refinance stage, with lenders tightening up are you still Able to generate your desired profit by refi? 

My wife is a first generation Mexican immigrant and she loves real estate.

A $12.5k mortgage is quite steep and ties up a lot of capital in a primary residence, while renting offers flexibility and allows more of your liquid assets to work toward generating wealth.

Since you know who you want to serve, try to tailor your listing to make it easy for them to say, "yes".General advice: MTRs are attactive to a lot of people because of the increased cash flow, but it's the appreciation over time that really generates wealth in real estate.

Let’s say that the sale generates $300k profit for simplicity.

It wasn’t just about the property—it was about the lessons she was teaching her kids along the way.During the drive, she shared valuable insights with them:• How real estate can generate income.• Why patience and hard work are critical to success.• How to think creatively about building wealth.Once at the property, the kids explored, asked questions, and saw firsthand how opportunities are created through smart investing.Involving children in real estate teaches them:• Financial literacy in a hands-on way.• Entrepreneurial thinking and problem-solving skills.• The confidence to believe they can achieve financial independence.It’s amazing how small moments like these can inspire the next generation to think bigger and dream bolder.How are you involving your family in your real estate journey?