Black Swan; an unpredictable event that is beyond what is normally expected of a situation and has potentially severe consequences. Closed on the Rental Property and already paid back all but $5,000 of the HELOC down payment loan. Mortgage added to liabilities in the amount of $86,250. But the buildings is worth $140,000 so a … Continue reading Black Swan Net Worth
February 2020 Dividend Scorecard
I update my New Dividend Payouts every month and my Blogroll is crawling with Dividend sites, let's face it, I'm a Dividend Junkie. Surely, I am far from alone. There are loads of us out here in the ether, lurking around, ogling each others portfolios. And by ogling I mean 'to look at amorously, flirtatiously, … Continue reading February 2020 Dividend Scorecard
Why I Stopped going to FinCon
It is hard for me to write that sentence about FinCon. I absolutely love parts of the FIRE community. I love how unselfish it is. Bloggers will share secrets rather than hoard them. People share their intimate financial information with complete strangers. All because we share a dream of buying back our free time on … Continue reading Why I Stopped going to FinCon
Appraisal Scare/Hiccup
I am winding my way through the purchase of my first rental property. Already cleared the big hurdles of an accepted offer, a zoning variance, and a decent home inspection. When lo and behold, some appraiser has decided in my appraisal, that the building is not worth the contract price. My question is; Who are … Continue reading Appraisal Scare/Hiccup
Net Worth at Imbolc
Wow, another month of $30k + growth! Imbolc: also called (Saint) Brigid's Day, is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. It is held on 1 February, or about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Still moving forward on my first rental property by March 1st. I am hoarding up … Continue reading Net Worth at Imbolc