And I could have easily put in a few more hours and knocked off a few more jobs.After all of the various tax/pension withholding (and yes, healthcare coverage) my teaching job pockets barely $150/day.

@Jack Orthman - I am in the healthcare industry and you have some great points which I could relate.

You could find other dentists to run the practice while you keep searching for other dentistries to buy.

My background stems from healthcare and construction hence why I have such a specific interest.

Is the AL living business a healthcare operator?

I'm planning on doing fix and flips then investing long term in buy and hold properties as well as some other safe long term investments.I currently work full time for one of the largest health insurance companies assisting with health care management for one of our largest clients.

Will those be affected by a down turn- manufacturing vs healthcare?  

I have an opportunity to purchase a home in a nicer section of DC; what makes this an unusual opportunity is that the seller is motivated by longterm health care for his 75 yr old mother rather than by receiving a lump sum at settlement.

In any case, based on this thread, I need to start being more careful in the coming year in the way I handle this.At least the 1099 provision in the health care bill was removed.

It is then taxed one last time when it is sold to the ultimate consumer.The public health care that the VAT paid for was grand if you didn't have anything more serious than a cold.