That's the nature of the business and that's also how the real world works. 

My wife and I have been planning on moving back to KC to start working on the dream as it seems like a natural fit.

@Ross Flaharty doing a true calculation will be challenging. 

My challenge is limited time with the demands of medical school and family.

Court said they can stay the natural end of lease which is September 30th.

@Frank Crianza The BEST advice/tips/tricks I can give - I have already given ... research is one thing, but obtaining the financing is another - I have a boatload of assets and a ton of net worth but obtaining "good" financing is a challenge without a paycheck from an employer ... you can find short term financing with higher rates and costs based on the value of the property you are buying, but you will find it difficult to obtain good long term financing for long term long term investments while self employed

NZ is one of the least affordable places to buy in the world believe it or not so the barriers for people getting into their first home (20% deposit) are very high and challenging.

Banks choose monthly payments because the nature of people is to not save enough to make a yearly payment.

They said the replacement ran about 60K.There is no natural gas available nearby to tap into.

It has helped build a great relationship with the sellers we work with.Just thought I share some of our experiences dealing with sellers.You guys run into some challenges?