I view it as more of a lifestyle decision and generational hold.

If you do a  search of this forum you will find that financing properties in CR is an issue, though the nature there and lifestyle is very attractive

   $2k/mo would be fine for our frugal lifestyle.  

I know enough to know that there are so many unknown variables out there when it comes to investing in stocks that I've decided to just side with the very convincing and the strongly defended academic theories of guys like John Bogle, founder of Vanguard.Real estate is still an area I'm trying to learn as much about as possible before making any long term commitments that impact my finances and lifestyle.  

Don, to me I always like to say if your getting into the business as a business owner not an investor per se.. its a lifestyle and unless you and your family can embrace this lifestyle most folks don't get very far..

Homes like you are describing are a bit of a lifestyle for awhile (not a bad thing as long as you know that is what you are doing for the weekends and with your free money).   

If you were looking to get a nice condo by the beach for lifestyle and you son't care that there's not much in the vicinity besides your development, you can uncork the champagne! 

I think Gen Z & Millennials are more keen on a nomadic lifestyle too.

When you dive into it, there are a lot of nuances.First, there are subsections of retail: single tenant NNN, small unanchored neighborhood, grocery anchored, shadow anchored, power centers, regional malls, lifestyle centers, etc.Then you get into tenant mix and market specifics. 

We understand that success takes time, which is why we're seeking the right information to break free from the 9-5 lifestyle, which often extends from 7 am to 7 pm.