Nevertheless, there are a lot of people who eat/breathe/sleep Disney (I personally find this baffling even if I benefit from the phenomenon) and I expect this is mostly cyclical right now with economic uncertainty. 

They give you a peace of mind.

It's quick and easy and the final results give peace of mind.Definitely in your price range too, Jack.

I feel like I have more freedom and peace of mind when I have one less bill to pay (which is usually the biggest one = mortgage).

Buying significantly under market price will give you equitable breathing room should anything happen to the property (i.e. repair costs blowup, can't sell the flip right away).Best of luck!

She shouldn't hold her breath on it closing

Mainly because all of this was swirling through my head at the beginning of the year as I thought about how I wanted to position my firm for future growth.After all is said and done, a CPA is not actually selling tax and accounting services, rather we are selling "peace of mind."

Sitting there undisturbed, it isn't technically hurting anything since asbestos only affects people when they breathe in the fibers.   

Not to mention the banks going to require you have some assets, but more importantly a savings will give you a bit of peace of mind!

Keeps peace in the family, and you will do great.