Until then, like many people, I just assumed there would always be a paycheck, and that there would always be time to plan for my future.

Things may change in the future and I go back that way.

I trade the stock market a bit before noon.

I think you'll learn lots from the discussions here because Noobdog is a good example to follow.Here's to your future success!

We are planning on purchasing a second corp, an LLC, this year for future properties also in Nevada, but that one still needs to be forgien filed in CA, the last Corp we will get will be a C corp in Nevada but with a resident agent.

You will get some cash from the upfront money the end buyer puts ups and the may cover some if not all the closing costs.Also, this is an equity share set up, so, you would get a share of future appreciation, if any.I have a couple of small projects I would like to offer in the Partner section, but, want to know if this is a decent return for just using some of your cash and your credit?

My original long term goal was essentially to retire from my 9-5 job in 15 years time making enough to have a comfortable lifestyle on income from mutual funds and stocks (I'm slightly ahead of target on this front) but believe I can shorten this to (at most) 9 years if I add real estate into the mix.

That kind of future-tense affirmation will not work nearly as effectively.

I will definetly use both of your suggestions in the future.

Oh, and we also do a little touch-up and cleaning while we are there, and make a very thorough examination of the place to see what might need replacing in the near future.