Master Timeline

Last updated: 2026-04-01

Exodus — Master Timeline

Last updated: 2026-04-01

Single view of all workstreams. Workback from ~Sep 1, 2026 arrival in Ninghai, China. Hard constraints: Adam’s China visa expires Sep 28. Yun’s re-entry permit must be filed before departure.

Week-by-Week Detail

APRIL 2026 — Prove It Month

Everything hinges on this month. Business growth triggers W2 exit. Declutter starts. Legal research begins.

Week 1: Apr 1–7

Workstream	Action	Owner
Business	Launch DocProof quietly. First customers or meaningful signups.	Adam
Business	Launch Automator positioning quietly. Pipeline building.	Adam
House — Declutter	Start garage/storage sort. Four buckets: ship, store at son’s, sell, dump/donate.	Adam + Yun
Visa	Research Adam’s China visa type and renewal options. What visa do you have? Can it be extended in-country?	Adam
Green card	Research I-131 re-entry permit process, timeline, filing requirements.	Yun + Adam
School date	Yun confirms exact school year start date for Ninghai.	Yun
Financial	Identify CPA for consult (house sale tax + expat taxes + business structure — one call).	Adam

Week 2: Apr 8–14

Workstream	Action	Owner
Business	Continue DocProof/Automator growth push. Track metrics.	Adam
House — Declutter	Sort master bedroom closets, kids’ rooms, spare rooms.	Yun + Adam
House — Sale	Interview 2-3 real estate agents. Get CMAs. Understand timeline and commission structure.	Both
Financial	CPA consultation: Section 121 confirmation, cost basis with improvements, REET, expat tax intro.	Adam
Financial	Calculate full financial runway: house proceeds estimate + interest + business revenue vs. Ninghai burn rate.	Adam + Yun
Biz structure	Research WA vs WY LLC: B&O implications, re-domicile process, registered agent costs.	Adam

Week 3: Apr 15–21

Workstream	Action	Owner
Business	Growth continues. Are metrics trending? Can you show a chart going up?	Adam
House — Declutter	Sort kitchen, living areas, bathrooms. List high-value items for sale (Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp).	Both
House — Sale	Choose listing agent. Sign listing agreement. Discuss timeline: list mid-May.	Both
Financial	Research interest-bearing vehicles. Open HYSA if needed. Set up Schwab or Wise for international access.	Adam
Green card	Begin I-131 re-entry permit application. Gather documents.	Yun + Adam

Week 4: Apr 22–30

Workstream	Action	Owner
Business	End of prove-it month. Assess: is growth sufficient to trigger W2 exit?	Adam
House — Declutter	Outdoor/yard, attic/crawl space. Schedule donation pickups for accumulated donate pile.	Both
House — Declutter	First junk removal run — clear everything in the dump/donate pile that isn’t worth donating.	Adam
Visa	Adam’s visa plan confirmed. Renewal application started if needed.	Adam
Green card	File I-131 re-entry permit (or as soon as docs are ready). Must be filed BEFORE departure.	Yun
Biz structure	Decision: keep WA or re-domicile. If moving, begin process.	Adam
Financial	Bank account audit: which stay, which close, which need international-friendly alternatives.	Adam

MAY 2026 — Launch & List

Growth proven → give notice. House gets listed. Go loud on business.

Week 5: May 1–7

Workstream	Action	Owner
W2 exit	If April growth is proven: give 2-week notice at iSoftStone.	Adam
Business	Go loud. Public launch of DocProof + Automator. Content push. Networking while still in US.	Adam
House — Declutter	Final sweep: anything unsold → donate or junk. Second junk removal run if needed.	Both
House — Sale	Professional deep clean. Minor touch-ups (paint, nail holes, bulbs).	Both
House — Sale	Professional photography, 3D tour, videography.	Agent

Week 6: May 8–14

Workstream	Action	Owner
Business	Maximize growth. In-person events, content, outreach while still in US.	Adam
House — Sale	Agent finalizes CMA, sets list price. Disclosure paperwork complete.	Agent + Both
House — Sale	Consider pre-inspection to speed up offer process.	Both
Financial	International banking fully set up. Test transfers. Verify China access (VPN may be needed).	Adam
Logistics	Research sea freight shipping to Ninghai. Get quotes. Timeline is 6-8 weeks — if shipping mid-June, arrives early August.	Adam

Week 7-8: May 15–31

Workstream	Action	Owner
W2 exit	Last day at iSoftStone (2 weeks after notice). Full-time on business + move prep.	Adam
Business	Full-time growth mode. Every day counts before departure.	Adam
House — Sale	LIST THE HOUSE. MLS live. Open houses first two weekends.	Agent
Logistics	Set up virtual mailbox / mail forwarding to son’s address.	Adam
Logistics	Research VPN, US phone number retention (Google Voice or similar), WeChat setup.	Adam
Biz structure	If re-domiciling: WA dissolution filed, new state registration complete.	Adam

JUNE 2026 — Sell & Prepare

House on market, offers coming in. Business in full growth mode. Start sorting what ships to China.

Week 9-10: Jun 1–14

Workstream	Action	Owner
House — Sale	House actively marketed. Open houses. Showings. Respond to offers.	Agent + Both
Business	Continue growth push. Content, outreach, client acquisition.	Adam
Financial	Expat tax planning finalized with CPA. Understand 2026 filing obligations.	Adam
Logistics	Begin packing “ship to China” items. Label, inventory, photograph.	Yun
Logistics	Begin packing “store at son’s” items. Coordinate with son on storage space.	Both

Week 11-12: Jun 15–30

Workstream	Action	Owner
House — Sale	Accept offer (target). Enter escrow. Buyer inspection + appraisal period begins (~30-45 days to close).	Both
Business	Continue building. This is the last full month with US presence.	Adam
Logistics	Ship sea freight to Ninghai (if closing allows — may need to ship from a storage unit or son’s place if house closes before ship date).	Yun + Adam
Logistics	Sell remaining furniture that won’t be needed after move-out.	Both

JULY 2026 — Close & Pack

House closing. Final possessions sort. Preparing for departure.

Week 13-14: Jul 1–14

Workstream	Action	Owner
House — Sale	Escrow period. Buyer loan approval, final walkthrough.	Agent
Business	Continue growth. Begin transitioning any location-dependent processes.	Adam
Logistics	Sell or donate all remaining large items (furniture, appliances staying).	Both
Logistics	Finalize what goes to son’s place for storage. Move those items.	Both

Week 15-16: Jul 15–31

Workstream	Action	Owner
House — Sale	CLOSE. Sign papers. Receive proceeds. Move out.	Both
Financial	Park ~$970K proceeds: HYSA x2 ($250K each, FDIC), T-bill ladder ($300K+), I-bonds ($20K). ~$3,625/mo passive income.	Adam
Logistics	Final move-out. Professional cleaning for buyer.	Both
Logistics	Move to temporary arrangement if needed (son’s place, Airbnb) for remaining weeks.	Both

AUGUST 2026 — Go

Last US tasks. Board the plane.

Week 17-18: Aug 1–14

Workstream	Action	Owner
Business	Verify all systems run from China: DocProof, Automator, email, payments.	Adam
Logistics	Final US errands: doctor/dental visits, prescriptions, any last purchases.	Both
Logistics	Cancel all local services: utilities (if not already), gym, subscriptions, etc.	Adam
Logistics	Confirm mail forwarding active. Confirm son has power of attorney docs (if needed for any lingering items).	Adam
Logistics	Phone setup finalized: US number on Google Voice, Chinese SIM plan, VPN tested.	Adam

Week 19-20: Aug 15–31

Workstream	Action	Owner
Logistics	Pack suitcases. Final items to son’s storage.	Both
Logistics	Book flights if not already done.	Both
DEPART	Fly to Ninghai. Arrive before school year starts (~Sep 1).	Both

SEPTEMBER 2026+ — Acclimatize

Week 21+: Sep 1 onward

Workstream	Action	Owner
Settle	Register at local police station (required for foreigners within 24 hours of arrival in China).	Adam
Settle	Set up daily routine. Workspace at Yun’s parents’ home.	Both
Business	Continue DocProof/Automator growth from China. Time zone shift: 15 hours ahead of PST.	Adam
Visa	Monitor Adam’s visa expiry (Sep 28). Renewal/extension must be in process or complete.	Adam
Financial	Verify all income streams accessible: business revenue, interest, banking.	Adam
Content	Document the move. First Automator case study. Yun’s YouTube content.	Both

Critical Path Items (Miss These = Plan Breaks)

Item	Hard Deadline	Why Critical
I-131 re-entry permit FILED	Before departure (~Aug 25)	Yun’s green card at risk if abroad >1 year without it
Adam’s visa valid for entry	Sep 28, 2026 (expiry)	Can’t enter China after this date on current visa
House listed	Mid-May 2026	Peak season. Later = risk of not closing before departure
House closed	Mid-July 2026	Need proceeds parked before leaving. Fallback: power of attorney to son
Business growth shown	Apr 30, 2026	W2 exit trigger — delays cascade through everything
Sea freight shipped	Mid-June 2026	6-8 week transit. Later = essentials arrive after you do
International banking working	Jul 2026	Must access US funds from China on day one

Parallel Workstream Summary

Five things running simultaneously. Here’s who owns what:

Workstream	Primary Owner	Key Dates
Business growth (DocProof + Automator)	Adam	Apr–Aug (continuous)
House sale (declutter → list → close)	Both (agent helps May+)	Apr 1 – Jul 15
Legal (visa + green card + biz structure)	Adam + Yun	Apr 1 – Jun 30
Financial (tax, banking, proceeds)	Adam	Apr 1 – Jul 31
Logistics (pack, ship, exit)	Yun (lead) + Adam	Jun 1 – Aug 25

Open Questions

Exact school start date for Ninghai — Yun to confirm
What type of China visa does Adam have? Tourist (L), Business (M), Family Visit (Q)? Renewal options differ.
IMPORTANT: Home improvements since 2019 that increase cost basis? (Roof, HVAC, remodel, landscaping, appliances, fencing, driveway, etc.) — at ~$1.9M sale price, gain exceeds $500K exclusion by ~$85K–$115K. Every dollar of documented improvements reduces tax. If improvements total $85K+, federal tax drops to $0.
Does son need formal power of attorney for any post-departure tasks?
Sea freight logistics: ship from house before close, or from temporary storage?
What’s the Ninghai monthly burn rate? (Housing = $0, but food, transport, internet, misc)
Any US subscriptions/services that must stay active from abroad?