Although I have a high income my assets are not immense and the insurance is protection against future earnings/STR  I will probably buy a primary home in next 5 years but happy for now where I am.  

Healthcare while essential, may be beyond its peak now with baby boomer's passing away in larger numbers.

You will earn much more with a college degree than without and you will understand the world better.

I just found out that I do not qualify for a conventional loan due not having 1099/self-employment earnings for at least a year.

Keep more of that hard earned money in your pocket. 4.

Learning from those who had already paved the way, I earned my real estate and mortgage broker licenses, equipping myself with the tools to dive into the market.But knowledge alone wasn’t enough—I needed mentorship.

Dec/Jan are peak STR months. 

When reaching out, it helps to offer value in return—think about tasks like checking on properties when they can't, delivering materials, finding reliable contractors, or even handling basic project management tasks.Building genuine relationships and showing you're willing to contribute will go a long way in earning their trust and gaining hands-on experience.

A recent article discusses how Bloomington is considering flexible zoning to support dorm-style units, aiming to provide housing solutions for residents earning 30% of the area median income (AMI). finance-commerce.comThe city has successfully added new rental units in the 50% and 60% AMI bands but faces challenges in creating units for the 30% AMI bracket due to financial constraints.

However, SEP IRA contributions require earned income from active participation in a business or trade.Our goal with posts like these are to increase awareness of all the options that may be available to them, like this one.