[jasonkester]

Places like that are great for drive-by consulting. If you can find a 3-month contract in the bay area, chances are you can also find a 3-month couch for the duration.

Now you're making a rate calculated for people living in those million dollar starter homes, but with <$1k/mo in real expenses. Take that back to Iowa and live like a Corn Star for the rest of the year, then repeat.

I used to do just that, substituting LA and [random 3rd world beach], and I'd always manage to add a good amount to the retirement fund each year, even after 9 months off.

[jobu]

You are my new hero. Not sure that plan would fly for me due to kids, but I would definitely love that lifestyle.