Keep a keen eye on economic indicators, employment rates, and local development plans to gauge the overall health of the market.Maintenance Costs Can Sneak Up On You: It is easy to factor in property taxes, insurance, and regular maintenance, but unexpected repair costs can throw a wrench into your financial plans.

Now that I have graduated from Winona I would like to branch out and see what options there are out there for me to become financially free.

The rest of my tax/income situation is very basic.

Algebra and Geometry books on how they relate to REI.Proper knowledge on ho to analyze marketsThe importance of learning as many different strategies as you can, and then knowledge about those strategies, how, when and where to apply them, and the math behind them.Learning what a REI Plan is, and the difference between a Plan, Financial Goals, and the steps that lead you from where you are to your financial goals.The most important knowledge, is how all of this goes together.Now I've already done all of this, and more, but these are some of the most important things that are lacking out there.

It is that powerful of strategy that speeds up your time towards financial independence much faster than any other strategy!

I’ve previously posted about converting my garage into a studio ADU. The new cost to do this was estimated to be around $90,000. Yesterday I received a call from my contractor about a new solution. He has found someon...

@Pyrrha RiversHi Tokyo / Japan BP members..Just an update - we started a closed FB group to help out of country investors connect, ask questions, etc.If you'd like to join, here's a link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/seoulreigroup/We just posted two spreadsheets to help with quick financial analysis / estimating owner debt load.

With careful planning and management, this could be a viable path to financial security and building wealth.Best of luck with your investment, and feel free to reach out to the community for more advice or support as you move forward!

Not sure where your condo is located and what your current financial situation is but personally, I would rent your current unit out and take the 45K+ you have and find a multi-unit to househack.

Think at things like the demand for rentals, the possibility of property appreciation, and the property's closeness to services and job locations.Work with a Real Estate Agent: Assist a nearby real estate representative who focuses on investment homes and is cognizant of your financial objectives.