Once I reached that goal, the drive for the next one felt just as strong.Reminder to enjoy the journey and that it’s not about the destination.Every goal you reach, you will enjoy it for a short time, then be on to the next one.How do you balance striving to do better and for more while understanding that it will never be enough?

It's pure BS that you're going to pay $15k and someone's going to bring you a $50k profit.

If so, and you're looking at a purely rental property (not to live in at any point) you could consider opening a self-directed IRA to invest in the new property without having to pull money out and pay penalties?

Yep both enjoying the investment both short term and as a Longterm investment.  

I can fly to Greece and enjoy the ocean there for less.

Are you planning to live in the property or use it purely as an investment?

So I want to make it an enjoyable and comfortable experience but I dont want to spend too much

Seller Finance - in it's pure form is for a property wholly owned "free & clear".

I enjoy these types of BP discussions. 

Let them know how much you enjoy living in the home and mention that you’re planning to buy your own property in 2025.