To make the most out of this, I recommend posting what your goals are and see if anyone has any insight that can help point you in the right direction.

Hey @Michael Martin, at 55 with a plan to retire at 65, most advisors should recommend debt pay down and more conservative investments as you enter the wealth preservation stage of life.

Thank you, this insight is helpful.

There are major manufacturers and distribution centers as local economic drivers that help support a high quality of life for its' residents.

I jumped onto more active REI Q4 22 when i realized some managers had no grasp of a changing environment, and others were way ahead of it.

Texting has really changed over the last 6 months due to A2P10DLC rules and massive opt outs.

And we've done it with the stock market almost fully recovered back near ATH's, the housing market staying strong despite huge changes to interest rates, etc.Maybe it's all a mirage and one last hurrah to hold on before the big crash everyone has been anticipating finally does come, and I've been a bit of a doom and gloomer myself, but I think if you'd asked a year ago if it were possible to get back to 3% inflation in a year with the stock market within 5% of all-time highs and housing prices still within 5% of the peak every single person would have said it was impossible. 

Also, are there other things I may not be taking into account, other than "quality of life" issues?

Your first few deals are learning experiences and it’s likely you won’t make the best deal of your life until you have more experience.

I am eager to absorb knowledge, gain insights, and build valuable relationships in the industry.