Of course, someone’s wealth is theirs to spend however the heck they want to spend it before and after death.

It will be work so just give up the dream if you don't want to put the work into becoming independantly successful and wealthy.

However part of the way to true wealth is living within your means.

I actually utilized a plan outlined by Robert Allen in his book "Creating Wealth". I

The major difference between flipping and rentals is this:Flipping will make you rich if done correctly, rentals will make you wealthy if done correctly.

I had also been working as a financial planner and dealt with quite a few wealthy people.

I hope that you can contribute some none salesy type information about investing in internation markets in the appropriate forums her on Bigger Pockets.I am sure you will understand the culture and mantra of this board soon enough.

Anyone with a good knowledge of History (especially Cultural Anthropology) will be able to predict future patterns of human behavior based upon past human behavior.

And as a further side note, for a 3/1 sfr in Florida to be listed at 77,900, it's in an area that's a lot closer in culture to Ohio than you would ever think.Tim

(I would not suggestexhausting your funds, so please take it slow and developa pattern of real estate investing that you find profitable and that works for you)Keep in mind this is a business and if you go about it the right way, can make you very wealthy, or the wrong way , can cost you greatly, good luck to you!