We're still new at the business, but so far enjoying the opportunity to help others enjoy an area and lifestyle that we love.

Hey guys,Now as I am preparing to make my first REI in the next few years I am evaluating all options including their associated risk/reward and what best fits my lifestyle.

The only concern is that for my lifestyle (surfer/fisherman) I really would like to be close to the coast. 

Account Closed  what your missing is I sold Palo Alto to move to Napa  cheaper in napa by Half lifestyle for me better by 100% :)  ( Silverado country club Vs Barron Park ) then I sold Napa and moved to Canada for a year bought a home 1/3 the price.. that only lasted for less than a year so I don't count Canada but then bought Portland for much less.. that one sky rocketed then I moved into one of my townhouses.. waited.. then moved into a new build in Portland that went way up.. 

I"m retiring from rental properties and will be selling a few of mine this spring, but not for any other reason than lifestyle.  

March 2nd, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmGuest Speaker: Steven Davis, former VP of Lifestyles Unlimited.

But that's a huge lifestyle choice for your entire family.

Not sure about the Phoenix market, but I know all the other markets you mentioned have also been red hot so it's likely you'll be buying something at a particularly high premium.To stay or not stay in Chicago is entirely up to you and your goals/lifestyle desires.

They have to afford their prior lifestyle and the prices necessary to pay everyone $15 for unskilled labor.

If she is a (financially) low-risk personality, she might feel uncomfortable with the thought that your deals might affect your joint financial future (and the lifestyle to which she is accustomed) because of the risk.Here's an idea: you mentioned that a wedding might be 2 years or so away.