The pace of life suits me, I'm enjoying much more outdoor activity, and my current employer allows me to work remotely.

So here's my question: (For those just starting out like myself that are self employed) How do you guys manage your down time in between projects?

A workaround I am exploring is to create an SDIRA LLC and partner up with my friend who also has funds in a 401K from previous employer.

I am married with four children and I'm employed as a registered nurse.

1099 income is self employment, meaning your claimed income will be ignored by any traditional mortgage lender (no, issuing yourself paystubs or showing bank statements will not work), and we are forced to just go off of what your tax returns say.

To help us adhere to the highest standards, we employ an exhaustive investigative process for each applicant.

Job growth - http://www.deptofnumbers.com/employment/ - Latest info as of March 2017.

That would indicate to me that investing is a low priority since your income level is not very high indicating you should be able to be mobile employment wise.

If you've got a young family, its important to note that health insurance coverage and other benefits at a major corp disappear when you're self employed.

You wholesale income will be earned income and subject to all applicable taxes including self employment.