It's about creating a reliable income stream that sustains your lifestyle indefinitely.

To get pre-approved for a loan, speak with a mortgage lender, research neighborhoods that fit your budget and lifestyle preferences, and consult with a real estate agent.Good luck!

Our lifestyle is "cheapskate" and thus we don't need that much to live on.

In other words, when purchasing they don't really consider my projections for the enhanced (very enhanced) cash flow from the furnished operation (although they understand this business and I provide detailed financial information to them).   

That said, you should still visit with your agent directly about your specific policy in hopes that they're aware of some loopholes or coverage enhancements within your policy that may respond on your behalf.  

There are a lot of calculators and resources here in BP that I think can help. 2) How can you do this most tax-efficiently and 3) Does it make sense for your lifestyle.

Probably will look even better if the first buyer enhanced anything inside prior to this next auction.

You can influence your investment's performance through property improvements, rent adjustments, and savvy management... something you can't quite do with an annuity tied to obscure indexes.An Individual Retirement Account (IRA), particularly a Self-Directed IRA, can be used to invest in real estate and employ leverage to potentially enhance returns.

BP is an excellent platform for enhancing your knowledge and building your network.

If I were forced to pick, I would suggest focusing on Austin due to its tech-driven growth and lifestyle appeal.