Maybe it's in my head but sometimes there are two LVP advertised online with the same thickness, but in real life one feels obviously thinner/thicker.

Give me the horse and buggy vs a self driving car with immature software and sensors any day.My point is you should use as much technology as you can to make your life easier without going beyond its limits, and in the meantime always be on the lookout for new solutions that solve problems without creating new ones.

So, I went hunting.Huntsville, Alabama, caught my attention because it’s a highly educated city with growing industries and a stable, diverse economy, as well as a really high quality of life compared to the surrounding areas. 

Quote from @Jonathan Baptiste: I've house hacked for a year but have been handy my entire life.

Even with the discount, the investor will be a life style investor who wants to own in PR more than optimize return.  

Check fees are $10**** When buying physical real estate, you must have a 10% cushion of the purchase price**We waive the first 6 transaction review fees for the life of the account.*** The first 12 incoming checks are free each year.

You can stay very small and have a great quality of life.  

I need some real life advice, I want to house hack but I want to build a duplex.

You have to get someone who is familiar with them and would want one.Here is a pic of this style of construction.

Life took some twists after my husband passed away...