Our goal is tot use rentals to allow us to permanently retire in 15 years ;) So we live on one income and save the other!

I hope the fact I've succeeded as an entrepreneur shows you I'm not afraid of hard work, so to be clear - I'm looking to stay focused on software while using the profits to create more permanent income through RE. 

I know a permanent foundation is important in some states as far as Loaning dollars.

Since last October I have been visiting Edmonton staying with my now wife and waiting for my permanent resident to be approved. 

Check that they are still within your occupancy standards for the size of home, note their names and dates of birth, find out if they will be there permanent or part-time.

Well it happened....this house has been on market to long....the sign looks like a permanent fixture of the yard.......I cant see the problem...priced at market value and we lowered it 10% anyways....Inside is immaculate (owner is a clean fanatic)...Decor...ooohh and aaahhs coming forth...."

Here's how I've mitigated the cons: I only buy homes attached to land with permanent foundations.  

I would never recommend someone permanently remove money out of a tax advantaged account just to invest.

I'd take that second job and hold on to it if it was something that could turn into a permanent job that would get me away from Walmart.

I'm waiting until I sell my commercial building before I become a permanent resident of Washington.I would like to use my VA loan to buy, but my realtor tells me that unless I move in within 60 days or spend more than 50% of my time up there, VA lenders won't fund it.