Torn between flipping to fulltime for a position that I don’t love but accidentally became really good at it, or staying freelance & growing elsewhere. Also want to buy a house soon, please advise!

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Though I know nothing about your situation here's my advice: Buy an RV, hit the road and do freelance. Don't let the house tie you down!! Live freeeeeeeee

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It’s a lot easier to get a mortgage if you are full-time somewhere. If that is a high priority for you it may be worth taking the W2 income for a bit. Can always go back to freelance once you close!

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To reach your goal of buying a house--take the FT job so you can get approved for a mortgage.

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