They are likely exactly where they should be given the strong demand for housing, primarily being driven by wealthy tech workers moving into the area.Prices are huh because (1) strong population growth, (2) strong job growth, and (3) diverse economic base, particularly tech sector, and (4) great/unique culture ("Keep Austin Weird".

I know everyone does things differently in the world of REI and I love hearing about all of the unique approaches.  

I get noticed when folks say my name, one of the benefits of having a unique first name.  

Whether you are new to investing or an old seasoned pro, I think you will find Jeff's no-nonsense approach to investing to be very unique and safe. 

You could offer to help the contractor with small simple construction tasks if you have the time, things that are easy to do/learn even if you have no construction experience.

What do I then need to do every year to get there.To achieve my yearly goals it is often about building weekly and monthly tasks that assure me that I am getting closer to the goal.

Perhaps I'm a bit of a gambler but I see no reason in my family's situation where this account can't better take care of future medical needs.Like any form of investing or financial planning each individual needs to understand there unique situation, risk tolerance and goals.

Opening/managing a golf course is a huge task I am sure, do you have any experience is the golf business, or a strong partner to go in on this with you?

Staying focused is another challenge, in order to stay on task and make tangible results in business building, without getting side-tracked too much by business methods or deals that don't fall into line with what you are currently trying to master.My own personal challenges involve dealing with working a day job, being a husband & father to 2 small children, having a wife who also works (part-time), and an elderly person we take care of (wife's grandma).

I would probably present you unique property to a mortgage broker and see what they have to say .