Because of health problems, and a very busy work schedule, doing it ourselves made sense.

They think of themselves as investors but they are no different mentality ypthan someone who works flea markets. 

The United Nation's World Health Organization (WHO) says that radon is a worldwide health risk in homes.

Google predicts homes should cost $50,000. http://www.businessinsider.com/google-ceo-larry-pa… When I first heard this number I thought it had to do with the real estate recovery act, which is like a reverse mortgage on your home. http://www.mercurynews.com/health/ci_25947244/obamacare-wrinkle-california-bill-seeks-reduce-states-seizureIt seems it you want to keep your wealth you need to diversify into income properties, which the state cannot seize for health care.

It's great to hear that you've decided to treat investing as more of a business, I believe this mentality switch is VERY important in attaining long term success in this industry! 

One of the things that is critical to success in any field is mental practice.

Except tourists and retiring population related health care.

If I have to find and hire those people myself, it will likely cost me another month and some additional stupid tax.She explained that she intends to maintain her PM business on the side, but she needed the employment for health insurance. 

The seller had to sell due to health issues.

In my view it would be very difficult to live off investment cash flow given the incredibly high health and insurance costs you'd incur when you get old.