Killeen/Ft Hood as well as nearby Waco are healthy markets and affordable. 

I am finally at a healthy place.  

No Realtor feesCons: Builder has to make a profit, so they often want to buy the house low, preferably at a wholesale value, unless they can still make a healthy profit after knocking down and rebuilding.Builders look for deals all year round.

As long as you keep a healthy reserve fund, I think warranties are stupid.

Steady job with low income and a healthy side business which provides a good income but doesn't translate well into personal.

That will give you an idea of how they spend their money so you can see if they are constantly buying stuff or have healthy spending habits(yes you can legally ask for bank statements).

Obviously, there is no "correct" answer here, but I figure this is the best place to get a healthy array of opinions on the topic!

We want to open a community gym and influence people to know that optimal health is achievable and an easy habit to development.I just have to mention that I love sunsets and I'll go out of my way to watch the nightly show.

You'd be better off finding private money to finance it, someone who's looking to lend a little longer term at a healthy return to that person, say 6-8% interest only with a 3 year balloon payoff. 

Please be safe and stay healthy for now!