How many people every year pour out there life savings to come for a vacation, just from TX, not even mentioning the US or rest of world. 

I tell this to all of my investors - whatever you buy in Columbus Ohio, you want to hold for the rest of your life!

Since I am entering this field in the latter part of my life (63), I do not want 'long-term' investments as I am not interested in making millions, but having enough for the remainder of my life to 'Vive La Vida Loca'!

You’re trying to ruin the biggest benefit of the life in flip. 

Your life style has lead you to this situation and you must change your lifestyle in order to be successful with real estate. 

It tends to hide marks better.Walls: Neutral tones like SW Repose Gray, Behr Swiss Coffee, or Moore Classic Gray are renter-friendly and modern.Trim and Doors: Use a crisp white like SW Extra White or Moore Chantilly Lace.Accent Walls: For a touch of style, consider an accent wall in soft blue-gray. 

Welcome @Andrae S WigginsThere are REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent. 

Quote from @Jonathan Baptiste: I've house hacked for a year but have been handy my entire life.

Any tips, warnings, or real-life lessons are welcome! 

Hi Benjamin, I’m in japan and doing real estate investing here for about 8 years in different styles besides my full time job.