I tried not to focus on the age of the homes or size but more things like (but not limited to):1.  

@Vincent TownsendWhile federal and possibly state taxes still apply to the distribution even when the funds are used for the purchase of a primary residence, the 10% early distribution penalty if you are under age 59 1/2 does not apply when a distribution is taken from an IRA to pay for certain first-time homebuyer expenses (subject to specific dollar limitations) (IRC Sec. 72(t)(2)(F)).A qualified first-time homebuyer distribution is any distribution received by an individual to the extent that the distribution is used by the IRA owner before the close of the 120th day after the day on which the distribution is received.

I planted the REI seed with him already and he is going to be getting involved at a much earlier age than you and I (lol).  

One of the things I have heard about Michigan is about its age.  

I always ask the applicant if they have a Linkedin profile and ask if we can connect before hand.Just an extra verification...trust but verify.

I think the age we live in made it possible for the voices in our heads to reach thousands if not millions of people in an incredibly short period of time.

His kids (my cousins) are college-age, and are still waiting to see what is in place in terms of estate.

Establish Business Credit with Aged Shelf Corporations (Shelf Companies)http://www.agedshelfcorporations.net/

I know life isn't easy, I've worked hard to make sure that when I reach my parent's age I'll have the option to retire.

My goal is to have my own house flipping company to save for retirement age.