• Our Story
  • Driving Towards FIRE
  • Our Life Before FIRE
  • Our RV Life Journey
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Our Smoky Mountain Cabin
  • Our 1906 Folk Victorian Farmhouse Renovation
  • Our Travels
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  • Controversial Thoughts

Driving Towards F.I.R.E.

In 2018 we broke up with our past life. Fed up with Interest payments, debt, student loans, etc we decided to make changes. Drastic changes. We set out on a mission for financial independence, bought a RV and traveled fulltime. We worked as nomadic healthcare professionals on the road. In 3 short years of fulltime RV and travel life, we successfully paid off more than $600,000 worth of debt, increased our net worth, changed our financial futures, and started a family. Today, we are still pursuing FI with a focus on retiring early and share our experiences as new parents, real estate investors, property managers, CRNA, Application Specialist, and Financial Coaches. Follow along on our journey!

Driving Towards F.I.R.E.
  • Our Story
  • Driving Towards FIRE
  • Our Life Before FIRE
  • Our RV Life Journey
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Our Smoky Mountain Cabin
  • Our 1906 Folk Victorian Farmhouse Renovation
  • Our Travels
  • Financial Coaching Blog
  • Controversial Thoughts
Our RV Life Journey

Day 628 of RV Life

21 months of fulltime RV Life. 3 months from 2 full years. Just WOW. For anyone just getting started (it gets a little easier) or those wanting to take the…

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July 20, 2020
Driving Towards FIRE, Our Story

Offer Not Accepted

We will NEVER opt out of contingencies, regardless of the house. We offered a fair price and had the proof we can close without approval from a bank.

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October 11, 2021
Financial Coaching Blog, Investing In Retirement

Money doesn’t grow ON trees

You’ve heard the saying, “money doesn’t grow on trees”, probably from your parents at some point in your life. Undoubtedly, this is absolutely true. Wouldn’t that be something if you…

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June 8, 2021
Driving Towards FIRE, Our RV Life Journey, Our Story

Goodbye RV Life…for now

Truth is, some call this a recreational vehicle. We called this HOME. It’s sad to see it go, but we’re happy new memories will be made and new distances will…

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November 4, 2021
Healthcare Professionals, Our RV Life Journey

August is Digital Nomad Month

It’s true what most Digital Nomads tell you though, it’s the greatest benefit because you can successfully earn income to support your travels while seeing and experiencing EPIC places.

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August 8, 2020
  • Driving Towards FIRE

    Who Says You Can’t FIRE with Kids?

    June 10, 2022 / 0 Comments

    In today’s society, financial independence & having kids to raise aren’t intended to mesh let alone the option to retire early. Our society discredits the ‘family first’ mindset and undermines our wallets with extreme consumerism.

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    Modern Day Valuists

    June 9, 2022 / 0 Comments

    As a valuist, you manage this bombarding assault on your wallet by understanding what goods bring value to your life or what services take time away from what brings you joy.

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    We’re DEBT FREE!!

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  • Our Story

    One Year Ago Today

    June 1, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Life was much different than it is today. It's amazing what a difference one year can make. These days a year ago seemed so challenging, yet amazing at the same time.

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  • Driving Towards FIRE,  Our Smoky Mountain Cabin

    Pricing & Occupancy Rates

    May 26, 2022 / 0 Comments

    Don’t let anyone tell you that the only way to succeed is through occupancy rates. Competitive pricing, offering guests specials, & ‘those you know’ marketing are huge avenues that dictate your success in the STR market.

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  • Our 1906 Folk Victorian Farmhouse Renovation,  Our Story

    Hometown: Hickory, NC

    May 17, 2022 / 0 Comments

    We’ve lived in ‘Burg’s, ‘Ville’s, Springs’s, Beach’s, but it seems fitting that since we love the mountains and being in nature, we’d put down roots in a town named Hickory.

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