However, toll on health and time the Army demands is making that retirement paycheck seem less and less appealing.  

The Kitsap Health Dept has a list of 'certified septic planners' that are certified to determine if a property can handle a septic system which is based on the number of bedrooms in a house. 

If I rent out the other two rooms, I can come out of it decently, but where I am looking to live differs a lot from 'good investments' and areas that could provide the best cashflow.The mentality of living in my first investment sounds great, but when is it really not that great of an idea?

Unfortunately gang ,there are "cocky and arrogant" individuals in any ,practice,trade,endeavor or profession.Plumbers with a disagreeble arrogant and surly nature do not last long where I come from.It is highly competitive here in So Cal.You gotta be a "Superstar".Having said that,,,there is also a Code of Honor amongst tradesmen in any town or city.We all know who the good guys and the bad guys are.The bad guys are "disowned" and get put on the blacklist,,,they do not get referals or reccomdations from reputable contractors.We also watch them very carefully and inform our friends at the supply house,,,,do not give these guys credit,do not recomend them,,,they are trouble.We know "The Good,The Bad and the Ugly".But get this,,,good guys tend to hang together and refer each other.They also tend to join credible contractors associations like the PHCC Plumbing Heating and Cooling Contractors Association.Heres a tip ;if you are fortunate enough to identify and hire a good licensed plumber,he will usually know and be able to recommend a good electrician,HVAC man,carpenter,tile setter,painter,concrete and masonry contractor,locksmith,roofer,landscaper,,,you get the picture,,,,Oh Yeah about that business of "plumbers savings lives".Well,,,That is a true statement,,,,that fact is,,,"Plumbers have saved more lives than Doctors,,,,"An old American Standard slogan was "Plumbers Protect the Health of the Nation",,Well,,,Its kinda corny guys but it's TRUE,,,,Why ?

Also, (might catch a little bit of heat for this) since stumbling upon Rich Dad Poor Dad, my mentality and future goals have completely changed.

Im usually physically and mentally drained by the time i get home.

They aren't going to lend on a crackerbox that has health and safety issues or significant deferred maintenance.

However, if she is getting up in years or has health issues and she is disposing of assets to qualify for medical benefits, a Trust won't help her.

Being around her leads to anxiety attacks and just overall deterioration of health; it's like living with a soul snatcher (lol).

The more you delegate out via contracts for service, the better your health and satisfaction will become.