Also I'm planning to move away in 4 years ish (aiming to go to Central Florida, but it also can change).

I started listening to BP podcasts while working on the project, and have since devoured material in every form as I changed from fixing up a house - to building a real estate business.

Thanks in advance for your insight!

Also, I know you're single now but will that change?

Let's make gratitude a daily habit, not just for Thanksgiving, but for a fulfilling career and life.

I have lived here all my life so I know the area inside and out, trying to figure out the best opportunities to capture for this.

I welcome any insights, suggestions, and tax strategies from experienced investors in this forum.

I know this number changes from year to year, but last time I checked I believe any work done in CA over $500 required somebody to have a license; other states have a limit of all the way up to $25,000 (and maybe even higher states that I do not personally know about).

Asset Allocation is not going to change your life but if you can save this amount of cash by whatever it is you do keep at it...

@Katie BustosWhen you buy a home with a rental unit, like a garage apartment, how you're taxed can change based on how you use the property and if you rent to family or others.