If we have to use that list, that's fine but I feel there are some other bigger-ish metros excluded like Nashville, Raleigh, etc.

My W2 career pays well but leaves me exhausted with little energy for my family which doesn't feel good.

If you have questions about the civil engineering aspect, feel free to reach out or post specific questions and I'd be happy to offer my thoughts. 

You know how I feel about experts… but consensus thinking is helpful to monitor for us Skeptics.

I keep feeling that I am tripping myself up by doing this.

Feel free to contact and hopefully we can make business together.

Is there any chance you would feel confident retiring?

Typically, when I'm counseling with an out of state client that is living in a higher cost of living area - the client is usually better off to house hack in an expensive market rather than buying RE in a lower cost of living area unless there is a lot of excess capital to work with.If you have any questions - feel free to reach out as I am happy to chat.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

I have always been more comfortable wearing my work boots than I ever have been in a suit.