Leave the speculation to those with big cash reserves that are able to be without a chair when the music stops playing.

Me and my wife own  Vendetta Entertainment a creative production company for commercials, photography, music videos and fiction content.

Not me.I have a framework.That framework "tries to" balance out a comfortable life vs. being just a toiling slave to a goal.But I will say this, I do enjoy most everything real estate.For instance if I'm sitting in the hot tub listning to music (or posting in here) and a call comes through saying a roof blew off, some people would consider that a huge hassle.But I don't look at it that way.

Originally posted by @Jason Merchey: Though @Brian Burke probably has something to say re: how to deal with "standing when the music stops" as he is not averse to short-term financing or variable rates with a rate cap in place.

Being able to at least eliminate or almost eliminate verbal sounds, music, etc would at least be worth something though 

This right here.Put on some loud hateful music and let everyone know you're here to work out and not be there for social time. 

Sit on the couch and get full of brownies and smoke a little more and listen to bad music like the Grateful Dead.They are not gonna suddenly join forces and riot through the wheeled jungle of mobile homes leaving death and destruction behind them.Now, it it is heroine, meth, even distribution of pot......get serious and get them out.Stoners that have a job and one misdemeanor......sign the lease right here please.And before assumptions are made I have not smoked weed in 30 years.

; and mental fitness -again what ever way you challenge it, meditation,music,painting ,learning etc. 

I was already a business owner, but I wanted more freedom to spend time with my family and on passion projects (like my blog, http://www.declaringfreedom.com), traveling, triathlons, music, etc. ... so, about 6 years ago, I started planning with my wife for an exit from my business and "rewirement" to a less-stressful life.

I have always believed that either you can join the world outside and sing to their tune or you can start your own band and make your own music.