French FI - Guess Who's Moving to France | 9 to FI ep 32
From 9 to FI - Financial Independence Conversations by Elliot and Josh
March 2, 2026 · 50 min · Season 1 · Episode 32
About this episode
Josh discusses early retirement real estate turnover while Elliot shares plans for relocating his family to France in 2026.
Josh on Early Retirement Real Estate Turnover + Elliot’s Plan to Move His Family to France in 2026Josh shares how a tenant turnover and light rehab has felt like a part-time job in early retirement, especially due to multiple commutes into the city, and explains they’re not rushing the turnaround while handling painting and minor repairs themselves. He also discusses tracking hours toward IRS real estate professional status (750 hours) and gives an update that Lori is gradually reducing work hours by taking partial days off, with plans to take a full day off next week. Elliot then discusses his family’s decision to relocate to France in September 2026 so their three children can enroll in French public school, and describes using a paid course/checklist to project-manage the move. He explains that his wife and kids have EU citizenship (Italy) and that he plans to use a familial visa, and outlines why France: favorable US–France tax treaty treatment as he understands it, cultural and lifestyle reasons, language immersion, reputed public education, milder weather in southwestern France, and access to healthcare. Elliot notes they will likely rent first, describes key cost-of-living…
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh, Elliot
Topics covered
- early retirement
- real estate
- moving to France
- family relocation
- financial planning
Keywords
- early retirement
- real estate professional
- France relocation
- family move
- cost of living
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: IRS
Places: France, Italy
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