I am writing this probably as a therapeutic exercise. I apologize if I am in the wrong forum. I definitely would like to remain private.
I just want to give a little background and see what you would do.
Divorced-no kids. Divorce wasn't completely mutual, but good for both parties. I have a current gf for 5 years or so, getting close to getting married. I should probably take legal precautions with a prenup, but she is a good girl (I know, I know...) and she has no money for an attorney which will just invalidate the prenup anyways.
Anyways..the love life is not the purpose of my post, not too worried about that.
I am 37 and live in a high cost area-rent is $2500 or so and live in a moderate apartment.
I do own a rental which used to be primary residence that is rented through a mgmt. company and I am just focusing on paying that off if possible. Only have $50K or so max equity. Cash flow is very negative due to the accelerated payments.
I have $400K in stocks, mutual funds, savings, bank accounts.
I have $400K (roughly, a little less actually) in retirement.
I have another $25-50K perhaps in a value of a part-time business I own. Value is after taxes.
I have $25K or so in other valuables (collectibles, autos, etc.)
Being in a high cost area, I would like to buy something, but will probably require $50K out of pocket.
I would love to take a little time off but very worried about impact to financials and long term strategy. I am also worried about leaving workforce. I do believe I can say for family reasons and be okay though.....
What are your thoughts?
I just want to give a little background and see what you would do.
Divorced-no kids. Divorce wasn't completely mutual, but good for both parties. I have a current gf for 5 years or so, getting close to getting married. I should probably take legal precautions with a prenup, but she is a good girl (I know, I know...) and she has no money for an attorney which will just invalidate the prenup anyways.
Anyways..the love life is not the purpose of my post, not too worried about that.
I am 37 and live in a high cost area-rent is $2500 or so and live in a moderate apartment.
I do own a rental which used to be primary residence that is rented through a mgmt. company and I am just focusing on paying that off if possible. Only have $50K or so max equity. Cash flow is very negative due to the accelerated payments.
I have $400K in stocks, mutual funds, savings, bank accounts.
I have $400K (roughly, a little less actually) in retirement.
I have another $25-50K perhaps in a value of a part-time business I own. Value is after taxes.
I have $25K or so in other valuables (collectibles, autos, etc.)
Being in a high cost area, I would like to buy something, but will probably require $50K out of pocket.
I would love to take a little time off but very worried about impact to financials and long term strategy. I am also worried about leaving workforce. I do believe I can say for family reasons and be okay though.....
What are your thoughts?