That way your conscious is clear(er).

Where is the line between lifestyle inflation and just growing up/evolving?

When I started looking into it, I realized it was a good way to make money without an enormous investment in time/money (college), which is what I have been looking for.We didn't end up purchasing a property but the broker has agreed to be my mentor, and I sit down with him occasionally and talk about the industry, what I've learned in class, and also just BS because he also happens to be an interesting dude in general.We also have an old family friend ("uncle" when I was growing up) who does REI in San Antonio through Lifestyles Unlimited.

I was also able to show her that if we busted on our investment properties that it would not affect our current living situation or life style, we wold not have to file bankruptcy, we would not be down and out. 

I'm also curious to learn more about raw land investing, and of course, am entirely open to the experience of others and will likely change/modify this initial shell of a plan as I learn more and gain more experience.My goal with real estate, on a broad scope, is to build wealth via passive income in order to enable a lifestyle in which my wife and I can make traditional work optional and use our time to engage in meaningful projects and endeavors to help others in need around the world.Thank you again for building such an impressive community!

Having a quality property manager on our team helped make this a great hands-off investment that fit our family's lifestyle. 

They all can get caught up in the greed and lavish lifestyle, albeit for a relatively short amount of time.

If you could post about pros and cons, life style, ability to work extra, commission, hours...

If they don't pay at least you have a clear conscious that you didn't throw them out and you also setup yourself to not have to find a tenant if they do pay. 

Cash out of LA, pick up a 4-plex, SFR and continue your free lance lifestyle with less stress.