Here is a little Pueblo Secret... most people make close to Minimum wage, at around 8-9hr.

And last but not least, a mortgage broker told me you only can refinance 4-5 times your annual wage like a mortgage is that right?

Unless new companies move into the town and set up new operations creating replacement jobs that pay similar wages and require similar skills, the only jobs available will soon be lower-paying service sector jobs.

This is one of the great reasons for Cost Segregation though if you're a high earner. (250k plus)

While fishing provides me two things (a decent one-earner income, and good big chunks of time off, about 3-4 months of completely free time throughout the year), it also forces me to always trade a lot of my time for a small pile of money.I don't want that.

The difference of course is that I could potentially make $600-700 in rent on top of my current wage, which would be great.So... any tips on finding a livable house in the $50,000 range?

Cosigner had good credit, but we asked for income info - so, we could pursue them for nonpayment and maybe garnish wages if needed.

I'm looking for a CPA that:-Knows shelters for high income w-2 earners (well into 6 figures, sales, w-2)-Specializes in RE investing (Just 1 rental for now...I know!

Let them know that you want to learn and are willing to take a bit less than market wages for the opportunity.  

We pay them cost + hourly wage for their help.