Other than real estate we love to travel, (almost hit all 50 states with the kids), she is into textiles (knitting, sewing, weaving, spinning) and I’m an airplane/helicopter mechanic, photographer, and do a bit of sewing myself. 

I am a former NASA robotics scientist, degreed in Applied mathematics, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical engineering, (and a few other degrees not relevant in this case). this doesn't mean that I am automatically right and you are wrong.

Paul St that needed duct work and  furnace, I started getting high estimates, I wanted to know how long it would take and the cost of material, armed with these numbers, I ran an ad, Wanted, part time and evenings and weekends, heating and duct mechanic $25-30/hr.

Emphasis on quiet.  

Understanding the mechanics would undermine the main reason people do it/ talk about it: to feel special. 

This was grandpas house where structurally/mechanically it was sound, but horribly dated so I got it cheap.

There’s a strong emphasis on the “cabin experience” in these markets, in that city folk often come out to hang out in the cabin for a few days and not do a whole lot more.

Motorcycle mechanic and instruction was my income, and I loved it...

Confirm that the provider has experience with the particular investments in which you intend to invest your retirement funds as you very likely will have questions in terms of the mechanics (e.g. how do you invest in real estate, etc.).4.

Needs new roof and new mechanicals right off the rip before addressing the actual units.