You're not in the position to be a cash buyer...as a former wealth manager, it's simply not a good play for you for many of the reasons stated above and more.  

I’d love to connect with anyone willing to share a little bit about their investing journey and its challenges, or someone who is simply looking to connect.

The term curb appeal is simply referring to the home's exterior being appealing, which doesn't have anything to do with plants or pots or items directly.

I guess if you reach a certain point in life and desire this type of 'tribal' reinforcement, then go for it...to each his own!

Feel free to reach out, I'm happy to chat and discuss options :) 

Feel free to reach out though if you have specific questions, it is fairly common!

From podcasts to forums, you’ve all helped me learn, save, and build the confidence to take this step.That said, I’m reaching out to ask for advice.

If you are looking for proper guidance from someone that has house hacked quite a few times and has the knowledge and experience to help get you going in the right direction, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

Joshua - Great name.I'll reach out to you directly, should be able to help with all of these things!

Its hard to reach the 1% rule here now.