There are also several threads here where people have discussed Lifestyles. 

My favorite MF networking events are @ Lifestyles Unlimited, but you have to be a member for most of those.

Former Lifestyles trainer Steve Davis has started this and has some Dallas trainings and meetings periodically.

my friends husband only spends about 6-7 hours at home and pretty much only sees his kids sleeping or on the weekends which is sad but that is the average life style in japan.  

What kind of lifestyle do you want to have?

If you have the opportunity to house hack anywhere, I would pick the place where your lifestyle isn't compromised because no investment is worth hating where you live.With that being said, a general rule is that after 600k median price market then it gets a lot harder (not impossible) to house hack.

Bonus; terrible politics Everyone wants the Cali lifestyle and weather but few want to earn it.

LA to Ohio will be a huge change in life style.

Sounds like a nice life - we initially started investing with 'lifestyle assets' - finding a rental property in an area we like to visit and that would rent well - and buying it. 

It was enough where we were able to move back to California last year without changing our lifestyle (my wife is still a full-time mom to our two young boys).I now invest for a living and help others get started in Detroit as well.