For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% less income?

As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% less income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.

Comparison Summary

• Average
• Median

For Risks, we are measuring the average of that risk for the entire Scenario for that city. The Average or Median option at the top of the table is whether we take the average of all the averages for all cities or the median of all averages for the cities. Average tends to skew values (high or low). Median tells us the middle most.

Achieving Financial Independence

Between Baseline Nomad™ Scenario (Baseline Nomad™ in the chart below) and 10% Less Job Income While Nomading™ (10% Less Income), which one gets you to financial independence faster?

Let's look at Financial Independence first, then we'll move on to Net Worth.

• In Baseline Nomad™, 0 never achieved financial independence.
• In 10% Less Income, 60 never achieved financial independence.

Financial Independence

How Much Faster to Financial Independence vs Property Value

Is the difference in how long it takes to be financially independent (Lean FIRE), really about how expensive the properties are in that market?

• Is it generally faster to be financially independent in less expensive real estate markets with these two strategies?
• Is it faster in more expensive markets?
• Does it not really matter if the market has expensive or less expensive properties?

Mouse over each data point to see the city and state being plotted.

Net Worth

Now that we've covered and compared financial independence, let's next look at how they compare for net worth.

• For Baseline Nomad™:
• Average Net Worth at 40 Years: $11,488,872
• Median Net Worth at 40 Years: $8,583,578
• For 10% Less Income:
• Average Net Worth at 40 Years: $6,014,620
• Median Net Worth at 40 Years: $3,500,722
• Baseline Nomad™ has a $5,474,252 better Net Worth at year 40 on average. That's 47.65% better.
• Baseline Nomad™ has a $5,082,856 better median Net Worth at year 40. That's 59.22% better.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The net worth numbers above are 40 years in the future, so they're in inflated, future dollars. If you assume a 3% inflation rate, they'd be about 1/3 of the values shown if we adjust back to today's, uninflated dollars.

How Much More Net Worth vs Property Value

Is the difference in how much more you have in net worth really about how expensive the properties are in that market?

• Do you have higher net worth in less expensive real estate markets with these two strategies?
• Or, is it higher in more expensive markets?
• Does it not really matter in terms of net worth if the market has expensive or less expensive properties?

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Negative Account Balance

In some cities, it is possible that by purchasing properties with negative cash flow, they run out of money (have a negative account balance). I might refer to this as being short on money to utilize that strategy.

• For Baseline Nomad™:
• Average Negative Balance: -$12,593.90
• Median Negative Balance: $0
• For 10% Less Income:
• Average Negative Balance: -$850,290.52
• Median Negative Balance: $0
• Baseline Nomad™ has a $837,696.62 better (lower) negative balance on average. That's -6,651.61% better.
• Same median negative balance for both variations.

What's Better?

The following are special reports answering a specific comparison question of exactly TWO different  Models.

These special reports answer questions about what's better like: is Nomad™ better than putting 20% down? Or, how big of a difference does getting slightly better rent make?

Check out these what's better reports:

• Is it better to buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down when otherwise buying 25% down payment rentals or keep renting instead? - When you're buying 25% down payment rentals, should you first buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down? Or, should you remain a renter yourself? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to put 20% down or 25% down when buying rentals? - First, we buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down then we start buying rental properties. Should we put 20% down for buying the rentals or 25% down. See how putting 20% down or 25% down does as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to buy 20% down rentals or invest in stocks? - See how buying 20% down rentals does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying just one owner-occupant with 5% down then buying up to 9 rentals all cash as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to pay off rentals early with extra cash flow or traditional Nomad™? - Is it better to pay off mortgages early? Should you do traditional Nomad™ or pay off your Nomad™ properties early with extra flow? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to buy rentals with 25% down or all cash after buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first? - See how buying rental properties with 25% down compares to buying rentals for all cash after, in both cases, buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down when otherwise buying 20% down payment rentals or keep renting instead? - When you're buying 20% down payment rentals, should you first buy an owner-occupant property for 5% down? Or, should you remain a renter yourself? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to put 25% down and buy rental properties or Nomad™ with 5% down to acquire 10 rentals? - Will you be able to be financially independent faster and with less risk if you buy just an owner-occupant property with 5% down then buy up to 9 more rentals by saving up 25% down payment for each one, or is it better to acquire 10 properties by putting 5% down for each one using the Nomad™ strategy. 25% down has a slighter better interest rate than 20% down.
• Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or invest in stocks? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to buy rentals with 20% down or all cash after buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first? - See how buying rental properties with 20% down compares to buying rentals for all cash after, in both cases, buying a single owner-occupant property with 5% down first as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to pay off your owner-occupant mortgage when Nomading™? - Is it better to pay off your owner-occupant mortgage when Nomading™ if that means you're financially independent? Or, should you just do traditional Nomad™ without paying off your owner-occupant property early? See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• When Nomading™ should you consider selling ALL your rentals if it means you'd be able to invest in stocks, bonds or something else and live off these investments using a Safe Withdrawal Rate instead of the cash flow from rentals? - You could acquire a portfolio of rentals utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy and wait for the cash flow to be great enough for you to be able to achieve financial independence from the cash flow. But, what about the equity in your properties? Would it be better for you to sell off all the rentals and take the net proceeds after all the expenses and invest that in something else. Then, live off these other investments using a Safe Withdrawal Rate?
• Is it better to buy 25% down rentals or invest in stocks? - See how buying 25% down rentals does compared to buying no real estate and only investing in stocks as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to put 20% down and buy rental properties or Nomad™ with 5% down to acquire 10 rentals? - Will you be able to be financially independent faster and with less risk if you buy just an owner-occupant property with 5% down then buy up to 9 more rentals by saving up 20% down payment for each one, or is it better to acquire 10 properties by putting 5% down for each one using the Nomad™ strategy.
• Is it better to buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash or with 20% down payments? - First, buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down and PMI. Then, let's see if it is better to put 20% down to acquire up to 9 more rentals or to save up to buy all properties all cash without any loan. Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to use the Nomad™ strategy to acquire rental properties or buy up to 10 rentals all cash? - See how buying properties as an owner-occupant with 5% down then converting them to rentals after living there for at least a year does compared to buying up to 10 rentals all cash as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to put 20% down or 25% down when buying rentals when you don't buy an owner-occupant property first? - We start buying rental properties immediately... even before we buy an owner-occupant property. Should we put 20% down for buying the rentals or 25% down. See how putting 20% down or 25% down does as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to pay off rentals in full early or traditional Nomad™? - Is it better to pay off mortgages early? Should you do traditional Nomad™ or pay off your Nomad™ properties in full early? You keep your money invested in the stock market until you have enough to pay off the lowest balance mortgage. See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to pay off rentals when Nomading™ early with extra cash flow or only pay them off in full? - When you're Nomading™, should you pay off mortgages early? Specifically, is it better to take any excess cash and pay off rentals early with any excess cash you have or wait until you've saved up enough where you pay off the mortgage in full and keep the excess money in the stock market while you're waiting. See which is better as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better to buy a single owner-occupant with 5% down then buy up to 9 rentals all cash or with 25% down payments? - First, buy an owner-occupant property with 5% down and PMI. Then, let's see if it is better to put 25% down to acquire up to 9 more rentals or to save up to buy all properties all cash without any loan. Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ is it better to buy at a 10% discount or get .5% lower mortgage interest rate? - As a Nomad™, should you focus on buying properties for a 10% discount? Or, is it better to focus on being able to negotiate getting a .5% lower mortgage interest rate? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy a property that gets 5% better rents? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy with 5% better rent? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy a property that gets 10% better rents? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy with 10% better rent? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy at a 10% discount? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 10% discount? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better for Nomads™ to get a 5% discount when buying or get 5% better rents? - As a Nomad™, is it better to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 5% discount? Or, is it better to focus on finding a property where you can get 5% better rents? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ how much better is it to be able to buy at a 5% discount? - As a Nomad™, how much better is it to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 5% discount? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% more income? - As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% more income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ what difference would it make to earn 10% less income? - As a Nomad™ what is the impact of earning 10% less income? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• For Nomads™ is it better to buy at a 5% discount or get .25% lower mortgage interest rate? - As a Nomad™, should you focus on buying properties for a 5% discount? Or, is it better to focus on being able to negotiate getting a .25% lower mortgage interest rate? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.
• Is it better for Nomads™ to get a 10% discount when buying or get 10% better rents? - As a Nomad™, is it better to focus on finding a property you can buy at a 10% discount? Or, is it better to focus on finding a property where you can get 10% better rents? Explore this comparison as we model it across the US in over 300 cities.

Single Strategy Special Reports

The following are special reports that show how a single specific  Model (Nomad™, buying 20% down rentals, buying properties as a real estate agent, etc) performed across all the different cities we modeled.

These special reports answer how does this strategy do questions like: does Nomad™ work only in certain markets? Which ones?

Check out these how does this strategy do reports:

• 5% Lower Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 5% lower rents.
• 5% Higher Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 5% higher rents.
• 10% Property Price Premium While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 10% premium.
• .5 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
• Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 75% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 75% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
• 10% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 10% discount.
• 5% Property Price Premium While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except forced to buy properties at a 5% premium.
• Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 50% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 50% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
• 10% Less Job Income While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% less income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
• Nomad to Short-Term Rentals with 25% Higher Rents - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you utilize a short-term rental strategy after moving out and are able to get 25% higher rents but with doubled maintenance expenses as well.
• 10% Higher Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are able to get 10% higher rents.
• Nomad™ Start with $0 - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you start with $0 saved up.
• .25 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
• 10% More Job Income While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy but model it with the investor earning 10% more income than in the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario.
• 25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments.
• Nomad™ and Sell ALL Rentals if SWR Achieves FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell all the rental properties if by doing so you can invest the proceeds and achieve financial independence utilizing a Safe Withdrawal Rate of the money you have invested.
• Baseline Nomad™ Scenario - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties using the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy.
• 10% Property Manager While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except hire a professional property manager costing 10% of gross rents.
• Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash As Renter - Save up and buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage) while you remain a renter the entire time.
• 3% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you take your 3% commission as a discount off the purchase price.
• Nomad™ and Payoff OO if Achieves FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except payoff your owner-occupant property if by doing so that means you achieve financial independence.
• Buy Non-Owner-Occupant All Cash - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then save up and buy up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties all cash (without any mortgage).
• 20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant - Buy 1 owner-occupant property with 5% down then up to 9 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments.
• 3% Commission While Nomading™ as Real Estate Agent - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except as a real estate agent you earn a 3% commission with each property you purchase.
• .25 Worse Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .25 worse/higher mortgage interest rate.
• Nomad™ and Sell SOME Rentals to Payoff Others if FI - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except sell some rental properties if by doing so you can payoff the others and achieve financial independence primarily from free and clear cash flow.
• 10% Lower Rents While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except you are only able to get 10% lower rents.
• 5% Property Price Discount While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties at a 5% discount.
• No Real Estate, Invest in Stocks - Save up and invest in stocks while you remain a renter the entire time. Do not buy any real estate... owner-occupant or investment.
• .5 Better Interest Rate While Nomading™ - Buy up to 10 owner-occupant properties utilizing the Nomad™ real estate investing strategy like the Baseline Nomad™ Scenario except able to buy properties with a .5 better/lower mortgage interest rate.
• Pay off mortgages early when Nomading™ with any excess cash. - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early with any excess cash.
• 25% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter - Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 25% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
• 20% Down Payment Non-Owner-Occupant as Renter - Buy up to 10 non-owner-occupant properties with 20% down payments, but never buy an owner-occupant property. Remain a renter instead.
• Pay off mortgages in full early when Nomading™. - Do the traditional Nomad™ strategy except you pay off the lowest balance mortgage early but only when you can pay off the entire balance in full.