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

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?

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

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.

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?

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

You need a huge amount (of stabilized) real estate to generate the same cash flow as your W2.

You may have to pay an agent to make all these lowball offers, otherwise they may get tired of you wasting their time.3) What can you do to your current house to generate cashflow now or more in the future:- Finish the basement as a separate unit? 

Even at retail, if you're paying 500k, they're generating 50k to 60k a year in gross rents by year 2.