. ;-)  Let’s look at my claims:- there is not a strong correlation between safety and cost of living of the city.  

At a 7% annual return, this could grow to $908K after 10 years, providing immediate liquidity and diversification.Alternatively, holding the property could yield $825K net equity after taxes in 10 years, assuming a $900K sale, with the potential to defer taxes via a 1031 exchange if reinvested into another property.

Paying off the mortgage can provide peace of mind and simplify retirement, while keeping the debt allows you to leverage your funds for higher returns through investments.

But it's also true that this had been open space provided to the community for the better part of a century and now it was fenced off with not even a path or sidewalks around most of the perimeter. 5.

I wish the Department of Health would accept private provider plan reviews for septic tank permits.  

However, Opportunity Zone investments require careful structuring to ensure compliance.Evaluate your priorities: If starting a business is the main goal, proceeds from your primary residence (with the capital gains exclusion) might provide the simplest funding option.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Zoho Books, I am not using this as my partner uses it integrates nicely with CRM for book keeping and I could provide access to our CPA for Taxes. 

Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.

If you are providing champagne or wine, would we need a license for that to do so? 

In a pricier area, or if you’re banking on a perfect scenario, that cheap credit can suddenly get very expensive.I’m curious... if you went down this route, what kind of safety nets or alternative strategies would you have in place in case that perfect timeline doesn’t pan out?