You're about 3 blocks from the "Square" which is a very popular place for neighborhood drinking/bars.

But just like keto diet, any other diet or any tax strategy - it's not for everyone, and it's not magic.

Originally posted by @David Zheng:one of my real estate agents used to give me a bottle of champagne. after the 3rd house I went through with him, he stopped giving them to me...so I stopped using him :)but really I realized at that point I did 90% of the work anyways and could get better deals just going through the listing agent  Maybe he just thought you were drinking too much...

Last weekend, went up to wine country in Healdsburg for a bday party; delicious drinks and food, and relaxing.

There are many great people, and great people throughout history (including many of our presidents) who are and were smokers.While I am going to be as polite as possible, I very strongly disagree with your last paragraph and will tell you there are some things you should just keep to yourself.How is a cigarette any different then the sugary caffeinated has all kinds of things in it you don't know about drinks they serve at starbucks?

Move in with a relieve and sleep on their couch for free (or $100 a month) as long as you can, and help out around the house as needed.Cut the grass, cook dinner now and then, fix the washing machine when the belt jump off, etc...If out have to eat out, eat at Taco Cabana (or similar good nutrition for cheap price) and always get the specials--no soda just drink free water.Get a second job or  temp job and work as much as you can and save up more than the needed next down payment.Do not spend money any new things, just save it all.Maybe a year or so of that will put you in CASH positive situation.Cash is King--Get Some--and get free,Good Luck!

walking around a virtual campus to sit in a fake auditorium " = Cheaper virtual drinks and food.

I was busy meeting chicks from Myspace and Hotornot and going out and drinking 3-5 nights a week with my friends. 

Monster Energy drinks maybe?

While the rest of us were busy clubbing and drinking expensive coffee drinks :)I didn't discover the real estate investment side of the world until my mid 30's.