When it comes to a lifestyle property, it's another ball game and all the comments you wrote make total sense, especially for people who like similar things in life.

And it's an asset that will grow with you for the rest of your life.

And even then, the life cycle is generally pretty long from first contact to closing.  

Nothing in life is free.

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I thought I saw it listed as a half way house or mental health housing.

Still, I managed to lock it in for $145,000 by emphasizing how much TLC (and cash) it needed to bring it back to life.

If I ended up getting only the gas furnace, it was going to be 10k but both the gas furnace and AC were 18+yrs old and at the end of their life cycle.

My ultimate goal is to acquire enough real estate to achieve financial freedom, allowing me to travel, provide a comfortable life for my family, and teach my children about discipline, financial literacy, and the wealth-building potential of real estate.I’m here to learn, share, and connect with others who share this passion.

This isn’t about chasing high-growth markets; it’s about addressing systemic issues that impact quality of life and economic stability.