COVID made me realize that no job is 100% secure and I'd like to have more options in the future.

I didn't realize you could get prequalified for a 504!

Jumping back on and just realized I never hit "post" on this message......Hey thanks @Evan DeVisser!  

ARV based on realized financials projected to be $3.1 million which is substantially higher than our original proforma projections due to increased revenue and decreased operating expenses.

ARV based on realized financials projected to be $3.1 million which is substantially higher than our original proforma projections due to increased revenue and decreased operating expenses.

Being new to the arena you've probably already realized there are many different avenues to take when getting involved in real estate investing.

I don't think you should disregard the future completely, just realize there is always going to be a "better time" to enter or a potentially better deal.

However, I quickly realized (with the help of my wife) that before we could comfortably start investing in real estate, we needed to make some significant lifestyle changes.

We realize the La Market appreciates well and it would be good profit if we hold on and sell 20 yrs from now but as robert kiyosaki says your home is not an asset.We are shifting towards selling this home and moving into an apt which is a couple hundred less than our current mortgage.

People will take you seriously when they realize you bust your ***.