I called the owner and he wanted 155.000€ (no way), I made a quick math in my head and offered him 47.000€ and he accepted (I thought we was going to insult me or something).According to my numbers, the ROI is 10% putting 47.000€ down (no loans, Warren Buffet style).

Life has kept me super-busy and away from REI aspirations.

I owe for the first time in my life, but I am not too upset...I made signifcantly more than I ever have!

total estimated interest = $4.7k2) LOC refi- $2.6k in closing costs, plus $2.9k interest over the 24 month life of the LOC equals total cost of borrowing = $5.5kSo basically for the LOC i'm paying $800 in additional costs over the two year period to gain access to the remainder of the LOC ($92k) at 5.75% interest to be used to jump on cash deals, etc. if needed.

Holding 20 years you'll probably get a new roof, appliances and how many paint jobs.....The neighborhood will be 20 years older,that 100k ranch style could be nearing 40/50 years old.

Clearly the useful life of this tool requires me to expense the cost of the tool over several years.

I like to keep things business and my other life personal.

And I too, have thought this was more of a lifestyle choice than a good investment, but now Warren says to do it...http://www.forbes.com/sites/janetnovack/2012/01/27/warren-buffetts-advice-to-a-boomer-buy-your-sunbelt-retirement-home-now/http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0627/money-guide-11-real-estate-gallagher-nar-vacation-retire-later.htmlWhat do you think, would you do it?

Like you said, 8 weeks of your life dedicated to getting this back up to shape.

Be prepared for overcrowding and long term unwanted guests, this is a fact of life in these areas.