However, after 37 years in the oil and gas industry, I have reached that stage in life when I would like to do what I want to do, and not what I have to do, enjoy my family more, as well as have the freedom to leave a job, and start doing something different.There are different ways to invest in Real Estate, and I have to learn what better fits me at this time in my life and my finances.

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This is California for you, Enjoy.......

If you are looking to to lower your monthly rent by buying a condo and enjoying the deductions that go with ownership that is a good plan.The condo board and the owners decide on the yearly budget and capex projects .A good board can hold costs down for years so you don't have to worry as long as you look over the budgets over a 3-5 year time frame Condos are very attractive due to the lower costs and easier care then single family homes If I were you I would keep track of a few properties that you can see yourself living in over the next six months and then decide if buying is right for your situation Never feel pressure to own something if it is not right for you especially starting a new career  and notknowing where you may be in a year from today

Anyways this home is in such a quiet area I might just live in it for a long period and enjoy it. 

I too have a day job that I really enjoy and keeps me pretty busy.  

My family to your, man I appreciate every sacrifice you have made for the freedom we get to enjoy to do real estate and more.There is another to generate cash flow with all of the stresses of flipping houses and landlording, all are great methods, I have found to investing in cash flow note secured by real estate to be profitable and less complicated.

Enjoy

I'm a foreman for a local commercial drywall company, and while I enjoy my job, it's not something I want to do forever.