If it supports your lifestyle and reduces stress overall, I don't see why not.

That isn't learning a lesson, that's a life style.

Most people think they will be in a lower tax bracket in the future because they plan to downgrade their lifestyle... this is again incorrect money myths that are so prevalent.By taking you money out early you will incur a 10% penalty but if you understand how you can easily get 20-30%+ returns in real estate a year that 10% penalty is nothing.

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You might appreciate the lifestyle and how cheap it is and understand why more and more remote workers are moving to Mexico.

I had no idea what I was doing, I blew through $30K in savings, amassed 20K in debt, was forced to move out of my apartment, and I had to drastically change my lifestyle.

I would consider owner occupying a property through your work, and if your life style fits, gets some room mates.

She should probably have a will and a living trust to avoid probate.Then you can do a 100 year lease option agreement with her Trust and you both avoid a lot of taxes.There is plenty that can and should be done.You can make payments to her, equal to her income from the rentals, and she lives the same lifestyle she currently has.

Maybe you are referring to what I call "making it developer ready", in that case there can be some unknowns and it can take a while to get though the upgrades and enhancements for the planning department, utilities, roads, etc... 

However, it may be feasible to cut along the grout lines and remove a section of the tile, perhaps a 3'x3' area right inside the entryway, and replace it with a different flooring material that matches the tile but offers enhanced slip resistance.