However, if I earn too much “earned income,” I risk losing these essential benefits.That’s why I’m exploring real estate and the stock market, as these generate “unearned income” and allow me to maintain my benefits while building financial security.

I think a lot of people are hoping a mentor/coach/RE guru, will hand hold them and they buy X amount of properties and generate X amount of dollars in rental income and they become "financially free from their W2 job" and wealthy. 

That way, you could break even, or perhaps generate cash flow.

Hey BP Community,I’m curious to know what tools and strategies everyone is using for lead generation these days.

I would forget about growing the portfolio and generational wealth until your husband finds a job and you reduce your credit card debt.Credit card debt has interest rates above 20%, there is a strong case that your rentals are not generating a 20% return.

I’m intrigued by the idea of providing affordable housing while generating steady rental income, but I’m still in the research phase and have a few questions:Is investing in Section 8 housing a good idea?

Both were back when I had a proliferation of 0% balance for 18/24 & 0% transaction fee, and both checks generated a phone call from the credit companies (Bank of America and CitiBank) to ensure they were legitimate.

You may run into issues trying to take a HELOC out on an investment property, and even if you can I doubt you'd want to use it for a down payment for a primary because the rates are much higher.What kind of cash flow would you be generating from your multi once you move out?

I'm keeping my Bay Area properties because of the appreciation and passing on generational wealth to my kids.

Also how many state K-1s did the fund generate  in 2022?