Midwest markets are linear so stable markets.

(If I went with the VA refinance there is a one year primary residence stipulation)House hack while we plan for investment opportunity #2.Years Three-Five-Unknown (Rinse and Repeat)Continue the same BRRRR strategy until I hit my projected freedom number, then figure out my new goals.Everyday Action Items: Complete one hour of study, save $10, and tell myself that I will have the ability to retire before 35.

It's a stable approachable market.

You may wish to confirm that the new 401k provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).3.

There are creative ways to safely access retirment funds at a later date.

@Joel Rushlow come check out our meetings for the investor group - this is the time to start to network (although they are online or April)  I am so impressed that you are starting at 16 - there are things to consider with your age but I would guess you would have to do them in conjunction with your parents at this point until you are 18 - - or might be able to do in a retirement account also.  

My name is Greg and I am Manufacturing Project Engineer from New Richmond, WI (just outside of the St Paul/Minneapolis area).I have a goal to retire from 'Corporate America' at 55 (5 years from now), however my 401K disagrees with that plan.

Seems like the market has slowed way down but prices are stable. 

This individual is going to retire at the end of the summer.

Do you have any savings in a retirement account?