or.....when you see properties in shows/movies, you start visually analyzing them.

Anita Ahuja I like the idea of first visualizing what an ideal investment looks like for you.

These young dynamic workers have more disposal money compared to a seasoned professional who's pay hasn't increased much but has more mouths to feed, unless he is one of those who is sitting on millions of stock options.

A few dynamics to consider:At first blush, an agent bringing you a buyer before you list the house sounds great.

Anything that has a striking visual impact is going to help not only with your appraisal, but also marketing your property, whether to rent or sell.

You can take time off, but if your mind is elsewhere because you feel like you have a purpose, trying to reach milestones to get closer to the life you've visualized, taking time off only creates dissonance because you're putting that vision on hold. 

This configuration is to accommodate our new family dynamics of a divorcing couple sharing the property, and planning for teenage son who can’t afford to buy/rent in our resort area (he can maintain privacy in one of the studios above garage, while the other studio serves as guest accommodations).

Keep momentum by taking daily action towards reaching your visualization of making it.

Throughout this thread, I will share pics of the newly rehabbed unit to give some visual context. 

He trusts me with everything, he is my brother (not blood), and that has been one of the dynamics that have allowed it to work.