Am I planning on staying a lineman for the rest of my life or do I want to change jobs at some point?

Your life shouldn’t be about maximizing every last possible dollar of income.

OP change my summary as needed.  

If she wants something smoother, she could create a trust (like a revocable living trust), where she stays in the house for life and it passes to you after — this avoids probate and can be set up to fully protect her until death.Another route is a life estate, where she transfers ownership now but keeps the right to live there for life.

We've found that tenants struggle to figure out how to change batteries and are constantly entering the wrong code and temporarily locking themselves out for a set amount of time (usually 5 minutes) until the lock resets.

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I do not suspect rates will change materially in the next few months such that it will make sense to refi, but I do not have a crystal ball, either. 

But that’s easing as life changes push more people to move anyway. 11.

This experience will be invaluable when you're identifying investment opportunities and negotiating deals.Network with Real Estate Professionals: Even if you don't change your W2 job immediately, joining real estate investment groups or attending industry events can build valuable connections and knowledge.By taking a strategic approach to your career pivot, you can build a robust skill set that not only supports your current employment but also lays a strong foundation for your future in real estate investing.

Create a buffer.