Life's too short...

@Kevin Trumbull @Brent KigerI'm local as well and have lived in Independence my whole life.  

Video games have been a fun hobby since I was old enough to grasp the Pong controller but I suppose I've reached a point in life where I'm looking for something more and considering the future of our family. 

That doesn't have anything to do with any other aspect of your financial life.

and living the life we deserve because we are real estate investors.

The half life of all professions is troubling...

It extends the economic life of the property.

I figure out how to get into their life.

The inheritance, along with a few other life events, propelled me to join the real world again. 

And no dont do pink tiles becasue that is what one person wants for their 7 year old daughter - that is too limiting.genrally people want clean and comfort and ease - so if one item is not going to look clean with usual wear get one that will (usually black shows the dirt, as does stainless) - an as has been said, the inexpensive touch ups like nice hardware, a better countertop finish that wears well are the things you will want - think back to your life as a renter to help.