I have a primary residence (which isn't the big issue), a wife, and 3 kids (the bigger issue).

I would look at, and apreciate architecture more so then The next kid .

I'm very close to my kids and wife and I would love to spend more time with them.  

me i'm openminded and know everyone's priorities are different ie a father of 5 kids i admire he put their education funds first, over what he does or doesnt 'own'; but just wondered if brokers are sometimes evaluated by peers along such lines as owning vs renting.seems to me lately alot of acquaintances around exude bountiful success and throw around huge volume numbers but sometimes when given a look an inside look at their assets either some are hidden, lots of $$$ is being spent on overhead/expansions, and/or ppl nowadays somehow generally r spending beyond their means no matter what income bracket?!

In my mattress....just kidding...it makes my bed lumpy 😀Have you looked into an online investment account at a discount broker (etrade, ameritrade, fidelity, etc)?

Many people don't have 5 months full time, long time for money to be tied up, opportunity costDo you have kids?

We've encountered houses here in Georgia that were owned by estates and in some cases, the kids can't agree as to the disposition of the property and I've literally seen houses fall apart over the course of several years while the family squabbles were taking place.It's much drier where you are so hopefully the properties have a longer "shelf life" but around here, an abandoned home doesn't last too long.The municipality there probably wants their property taxes so maybe you can find out if those are being paid and by whom?

My kids would be in their mid 80's by the end of the lease, so I guess SCORE for our grandkids! 

It also cant be a room your kids use to play games on your computer. 

I think their meeting room can be kid friendly but I am not sure.