One other factor though that I think is worth considering is impact on maintenance and longevity of the improvement.

I don't mind doing that again, but I worry about the quality/durability, longevity, and cleanability of the items, mostly the couch.

I want to get into buy-and-hold ultimately, but I feel that it may require more resources and longevity.

Everything you do in business and how you handle challenges and respond to them, will determine your longevity in the real estate game.

I know granite is more expensive, but do you think the longevity and the decreased maintaince is worth the extra upfront cost?

I will be 21 in May, and will plan for longevity; but first replacing my current 9-5 Salary.

He had continued to market, develop, and treat the property like inventory for the entire 12 years and used the longevity as his primary defense.Your fate is not sealed.  

Finish is the best finish for longevity.

I like to renovate and rent, harden the properties for longevity and modernity. 

By contrast, a common concern in retirement is longevity risk (running out of money before you run out of time and are not able to produce labor income) and for that a long term tax deferred vehicle is appropriate.