You may want to calculate the gain situation and think about reducing price a little to force a sale but offset that with tax savings and still come out ahead but get rid of the albatross.

As an investor and an Oklahoma attorney, I like to look ahead just a little.

That book will save you a lot of time and headache by answering many of your initial questions.Generally, newbies shouldn't try to go straight to a fund.

But I have some value since own the lot outright and have the value of the lot as a ‘head start’. 

I do understand it is out of their hands, but I feel they should have given us a heads up cause they new back in December the close date was Feburary 3rd.

Sounds like you’re ahead of most people in that you have a rental already so that’s great!

Usually it's best to get ahead of these things. 

At this point in my life what would you suggest that I do to get ahead? 

Your own work ethic will determine how long you can feasibly keep your head on straight at your current job.I can offer you small advice for when you do plan to exit (I am currently in this same situation)Make sure your wife is on board! 

I thought I would retire earlier than him, and clearly he is on pace to retire way ahead of me (I'm very competitive).