Glad I got out of the rental property fast

Glad I got out of the rental property fast

After reading the books Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Millionaire Next Door, I was convinced that I needed to own rental properties in order to be rich. It was a smart investment move. For the most part, I agree with rentals and diversifying your wealth. However, being a landlord isn’t meant for everyone. When you

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Selling my Jax home after my brothers moved

Selling my Jax home after my brothers moved

I bought a house in Jacksonville, FL because both my brothers lived there. I am not a city gal at all but I wanted to be near family. I could ride my bike to either of my brother’s homes. It was so convenient when we got together for meals or parties. We all would meet

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I found out I can get cash for an outdated house

I found out I can get cash for an outdated house

My mother recently passed away and I got her house in the will. Her house is seriously outdated and decrepit. I walked into the locale and just cringed inside. There was so much work that needed to be done. The floors were all coming up in pieces. The drywall was split and coming down. The

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Being a landlord didn’t pan out

Being a landlord didn’t pan out

I decided to buy up some real estate in Jax, Florida. I thought it would be a good retirement project for me. I would own a few rentals, live off the rent, and do a bit of handyman work. Well it turned out to be a lot of work. My tenants constantly were calling me

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