This is where the fun begins, mostly trying to establish FMV of the properties, and any back taxes. 

It's always fun to run into people in new places.

Fun, isn't it?   

We are still trying to figure out when and how that will happen, but its fun!

Should be fun and I will take a lot of pictures. 

The Olympia market is really fun and still has room to grow (with respect to other larger Puget Sound communities).

Now the fun part, here are the numbers:Original Purchase Price 53 years ago: $35KAppraised value 2018: $1.75M (LTV 42%)Cashout refi: $730k fixed 30yr 4.875% ($640K covers new house & $90K is other misc exp and fees)PITI: ~$4.5kTot.

(B) Sometimes a wall doesn't need to be torn down, but it's too fun to pass up.

I know this because we have replaced our kayaks 3 times over 5 years, not very fun.   

Real estate sounds like a fun and rewarding career if you are willing to put in some hard work.