Thanks to plenty of smart people here on BiggerPockets, I have learned that it may be possible to offset a portion of this unexpected higher W-2 income with the purchase and "active management" of a STR. 

But yeah wow, then people don't really have to get active income from flipping business or something like that if I do cash out refi well. 70k is when coming from my pocket. 

State: CA Property: DuplexLease Agreement: 12-months Hey Jose, I’m a local broker and manage over 100 investment properties.

Is there a local REI meet up or network of investors in Lubbock that I can tap into? 

Hello, I'm a relatively new real estate agent and one of my primary reasons for getting my real estate license was to leverage it for real estate investing in my area, which is Northern Virginia.Therefore, I'm looking for suggestions and recommendations for investor-friendly brokerages where I could potentially hang my license and be an active real estate investor.One caveat, is that, I am a part-time real estate agent/part-time real estate investor.Any insights from the members would be greatly appreciated!

House hacking with a multifamily unit sounds like a smart strategy,I'd recommend starting by checking out local market conditions and connecting with other investors nearby.

It may seem overwhelming, but you are not alone, we are a community of real estate investors and active CPAs assisting real estate investors nationwide with their tax planning and business structure.

Locally the COVID relief fund is called CERA and it pays all back rent, 3 months of future rent and utilities.  

There is a local REI.

I'm looking to BRRRR in the Beaumont/Golden triangle area given the low price-to-rent ratios and availability of inventory below 100k.Would be grateful if any locals or investors in the area could share some pointers.