September is done. As far as I am concerned: Good riddance! It’s been an adventure to say the least and I am happy to welcome Fall! Grumpy commentary aside, how did we do last month?
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Decision Point: What to Do with the Rental Property?
Rental property: It’s a popular path to develop passive cash flow for many in the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) community. When a property is purchased at the right location and for the right price it can certainly be a lucrative investment. But when that rental property is your former primary residence… and was not purchased with long-term rental in mind, the numbers can be a bit more dodgy. This is the predicament we here in the Heartland on FIRE household are in. We just renewed our tenant for 6 months and the clock is ticking on whether to keep renting or to try and sell the house. We can’t be the only folks who have faced this dilemma, so I figured posting our thought process and analysis may be a useful exercise for others.
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Escape the 9-5 Faster with the Boost-Glide Path to Financial Independence
Can you take cues from a rocket launch to enjoy the benefits of F.I.R.E. on an accelerated timeline? [Read more…] about Escape the 9-5 Faster with the Boost-Glide Path to Financial Independence
Net Worth Update 9: Paul Bunyan Edition
August came and August went. And with it, I now have a child in Kindergarten! What a mind job! While I begin to adjust to yet another reminder that I am getting old, let’s take a step back and dissect the month that was.
Progress Update 8: A Blind Squirrel Finds a Nut and Changes Abound
July wasn’t messing around. It was a month of changes in a number of areas. Let’s just call it financially dynamic. Join me as I unpack the happenings from the month that was and come see how the Heartland on FIRE household fared in July.
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Progress Update 7: Back to Zero
Just like that, half the year is gone! Triple digit heat indices are once again the norm and the garden is bursting with veggies. So, how did things shake out for the Heartland on FIRE household in June?