We also have an annual Yard Sale that is also a huge event --- residents know that on those 2 occasions (Yard Sale and Festival of Lights) you just hunker up at home because it's hard to get OUT lol due to all the cars.Our school system is wonderful; known for their sports (Heritage Hills) and the elementary schools do so much for the kids ... you don't have that everywhere and as a parent I am just grateful to give that to my children.

Other examples of lifestyle choices are a boat, toy sports car, vacation condo, etc.

paying for your kids sports?....

And you are willing to gamble that you are going to win? 

I agree to start smaller, but this is a good deal for this area but its a gamble and i don't have the experience like you mention, Trying to think of other things to do with property (rent or airbnb) Anthony - i have been thinking about a cheap renovation of changing the windows out, adding the third bedroom, changing cabinet doors and painting cabinets, remodel of the existing baths.

I enjoy surfing, the beach in general and I love all sports! 

I have been approached about a "sports complex" that would be more of a training space/batting cages/karate studio and trying to partner with the schools.

Its an addictive sport and I was getting bored. 

It is always a gamble when spending money.but like the movie Field of Dreams said over and overIf you build it they will come.I believe that there are people who although don't make muchand cannot afford the extras would love to have the extras and take care of the privilege.What I have found is that if you price too low you get people who are too slick for their own good.It is my model to offer the upgrades for the same price as my competition.not lower but the same.So the value is built in upon lease signing.

So, we took a gamble and sold our home we forced sweat equity into and took our equity and ran west to start over again.