When I die, I’m going to hand over to them on a silver platter everything that I, in comparison, have had to scratch, scrimp, save, and toil for my entire life.”

No comparison Rich!!!

I don't think Typerider's comments were meant in any insulting way at all.Originally posted by Typerider:Man, what you've got is like an inheritance - very hard to come by and practically impossible to replicate.Sounds to me like Typerider's comparison is valid, and consistent with what you're saying about how difficult it will be for you to earn this money.

There are areas here that are just fine, as I can personally can vouch for.Just for s**ts and giggles I looked at some properties in my old zipcode 60657 and was first of all astounded at the prices, but did notice that the ratio of taxes were not as bad in comparison to Champaign where I was looking.As far as comparison of zipcodes I certainly took notice of the difference between my old zip and the one where my aunt is 60647.

I guess it's to much to ask for feed back and comparisons from other investors.

My reasoning is that Cincy is like a mini Chicago by comparison dealing with alderman, getting permits, etc.

Payments were very low in comparison of rent and property taxes were based upon purchase and never re assessed while I owned the properties.""

But it could be a good comparison and negotiation tool.Once you get some money accumulated in an HSA, I don't think they can make you keep that HDHP plan, if you aren't contributing any more, but would have to review that rule further.

If you like to "hope so and wait" type of person, choose stocks.Real estate on the other hand has all the benefits.Their values are like a slow moving train that youget to inspect, repair, rent, insure, buy 7 different ways,sell 7 different ways.You can see it coming (appreciate) and going (depreciate)in time enough to get on and get off and make a profitbefore, during, after, and all around.There is no comparison - real estate is the best hands downas long as you're competent(take all costs into consideration) and prepared(have the best support team).Sure yo can kind of be 'competent' and sort of 'prepared'in buying/selling stocks, but again, it is still a "hope so and wait" 'technique'.

But you can make much more as a rehabber if you have the stomach and the know how to do so.In comparison, if the offer stays at $75,000.