@Andrew Steffens: there is Sky River Casino nearby, it’s 20 mins from CA Capitol.

Quote from @Justin Brickman: You've been doing a lot of venting on here haha You're right mate,It was fun while it lasted.Going back to delivering value.No more crying lolHappy Sunday 🙏

So then you get hit with this big cash payoff, right when your income drops, so not always a fun place to be. 

Being a property manager is work, and not fun work.

It's fun and identifies them.... the Murf house, the Bodo house.

-the fun part: buy a property to house hack.

We will be looking at small multi-family properties as BRRRRs and/or long term holds in both WBS area and Allentown area because I am currently commuting to Bethlehem for my job 4 days a week (not a fun or cheap commute). 

I didn't go out with my buddies, go on trips, buy a new car, or do any of the other admittedly fun stuff that my peers were doing.

@Yonah Weiss Thanks, it's been a fun ride!

If you don't have the "dough" you don't have the "go".Based on what you are saying you will need 20% down payment for a rental + closing costs + operating reserves (in cash).Most people will not have this--some will do what they need to do to get it--some will not, some can not.A good first step might be to save up as much as you can for a year in a special savings account--by living frugally for 12 months.Then explore down payment assistance programs in your area for first time home buyers of a primary residence--if you qualify (and the home is in a good area for your 'Family" vs Gunshot Alley, then buy a home for yourself and your family.Getting on the track of being a homeowner will give you some additional strength, after a few years of ownership, re-asses your situation.Or work 2 jobs and save the 20% down, closing costs and operating capital you will need, but if you do that and your wife divorces you for it, then you will be in a worse situation than you are now.In the mean time, [1] read Rich Dad Poor Dad, and [2] have fun with your family doing things together (while you have the time), rent a boat for an afternoon, go on a pic-nick, hike in the woods, etc...