@Joey Biccum your heart is in the right place, but you do not control the market. 

I eat a wholistic diet mainly and was wondering if that is an option at the mess halls.

The safe play for me is probably to just buy an Investment property in Buffalo (I already have a good relationship with a PM here who would be a great resource for me), but for some reason my heart is in Ellicottville - the idea of being able to use a property as a vacation getaway for a week or two a year and then rent it out the remainder of the year sounds super appealing.

Maybe there is way more potential in that diet than you are giving yourself credit for.

Hope you have extra folding chairs.We are on a special diet called Keto, so we can only eat healthy high fat foods, avocados, fresh farm eggs, grass fed beef etc. no carbs, nothing high in sugar like fruit, or anything processed.

Understand "why" you want real estate and write down your goalsNo TVNo radioNo social mediaNo games (except family stuff)Turn your car into a mobile university (podcasts, audio books)Get up earlyEat a simple diet (simplicity and mind-share)Keep a simple wardrobe (simplicity and mind-share)Give up social stuff for a year or twoSchedule specific time with your wife and kidsCut out spending that does not align with your goals (requires less income to cover)Tie your identity to growth (mindset)It's time to attack the day (every one of them).

@Chris Sukala You have a good heart! I

You must prepare a form 3115 Change in Accounting Method in the current year to correct prior years and get the record set properly for going forward.The form is not for the faint of heart.  I

I just don't think his heart is in it. 

Part of my heart is still there.