While I have strategic connections and had the privilege to get a one-on-one meeting with one of the head honchos at the ministry, I'm not important enough (yet) to warrant a one-on-one meeting with the Minister. :)

This would continue to play out until there was no remaining NOL carryforward.Our accounting industry is at a turning point in which CPAs should begin transforming from simply providing tax services to advising their clients on strategic tax strategies.

You can easily make that salary in a different city and cut your living expenses in half.When you move, start your portfolio with a house hack.With a strict budget and strategic investing you will be halfway to FI by the time you would be graduating with your MBA.In 10-15 years quit your job and invest full time from a beach somewhere.

I did not know about this and I'll have to re-strategize about my upcoming pet policies.

I am meeting with him tomorrow to see the properties and call the bank where the mortgages were held and the tax collection agency to find out exactly what is owed so I can formulate my offer/negotiate some on the back taxes

But if you were counting on using the VA again, then we might need to strategize a little more. 

I own a home valued at 400k with 230k on a 30 year fixed FHA.  Our debt to income ratio is too high due to student loans and a few credit cards hence the FHA.  Also my credit score is not great right now due to some l...

This is really helping me along as I formulate a game plan.

I am just gathering input to formulate a decision for this "oops". 

Be strategic of course.Beyond that consider transportation, power, financing, broadcasting, health and fitness, land use, hospitality, advertising, and storage ideas.