To get pre-approved for a loan, speak with a mortgage lender, research neighborhoods that fit your budget and lifestyle preferences, and consult with a real estate agent.Good luck!

There are a lot of calculators and resources here in BP that I think can help. 2) How can you do this most tax-efficiently and 3) Does it make sense for your lifestyle.

If I were forced to pick, I would suggest focusing on Austin due to its tech-driven growth and lifestyle appeal.

How many home owners do you think do the same and not using their HELOCs to pay their bills or to maintain lifestyle that is suddenly out of reach due to crazy inflation we saw in the past 3 years?

Your focus on multifamily units, commercial properties, and that coastal lifestyle really hits home.

Look for opportunities to increase your income, like a higher-paying job, a side hustle, a new business venture, a new real estate investment, or something else.Avoid lifestyle inflation: As your income increases, you may be tempted to upgrade your lifestyle, but not everything you buy will increase your net worth.

Dude" I realize your emotional about this we will leave it at that.. hopefully the amount of money you invested wont change your lifestyle as its not appropriate to invest a big % of your funds in such a high risk venture as unsecured Notes..

All over social media promoting his lifestyle.   

Finally, I recommend you check out Lifestyles Unlimited. 

It really comes down to what lifestyle do you want and what are you willing to sacrifice.