If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

You can't feel good spending your free time as a liar.

Reducing interest payments can free up funds for other financial objectives.Since you're in Kansas City, look into the local real estate market.

If you're looking to do it simple and free you can use Google Forms.

(all without a bank being involved)Initially I planned on making my dream home totally off-grid, though I have now opted to have it on county power since they agreed to bring it in 700ft for free which helps offset a huge chunk of building costs.

If you need a lender recommendation to discuss your financing options, feel free to send me a PM.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

@Vi Prich if you lived in the rented one 2 out of the last 5 years, you can keep up to $250,000 single or $500,000 married equity tax free.

I have about $30k in the bank with approximately $80k that could be pulled out of my primary home with a HELOC.The main reason I am looking to invest in real estate is to escape the rat race, get out of a traditional W2 job so I can spend more time with my family and become overall financially free.

Another one bites the dust.