Natural cabinets with white appliances and a white Corian countertop.

The thing is prices have increased and I don't know how much is left in the tank short term, besides the fact that capital gains are speculative in nature, like everywhere else.

You'll find a lot of members spent a year or two immersing themselves in all things real estate while stockpiling cash, prior to actually making that first "all-in" bet, that real estate often, by it's nature, is for first-time investors.Hope that helps!

That's just the nature of a TK property though.

Given your background, especially with your general contractor's license and hands-on experience with rehabs, transitioning more into real estate seems like a natural progression.Here are a few thoughts:Potential of Real Estate vs.

While I am surprised at that, I also think it is the proper way to view real estate.I always go back to my first vacation rental purchase as an example:  In 2005, I bought a beautiful, 2-acre creek-side cabin in Cosby (near Gatlinburg) for $240,000. 

Naturally your relinquished property will have to sell prior to taking title to the replacement, but this would put you in a better position for a successful exchange.

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That is just human nature and I get it. 

Interestingly, this artistic pursuit beautifully intertwines with my love for real estate, a field that has also introduced me to some of the industry's brightest minds during my performances.