We also have the the great open spaces of the high desert (burning man.)We are vibrant growing city ( population 500k).

You never want to burn a fellow host, but in the same regard we are not all created equal. 

Something he always hated, and the mostly-falling apart farmhouse was all my parents could find after being handed a 30 day notice.The house had holes in the walls, no insulation but it did have a nice big cast iron wood burning stove so we didn't freeze to death in the winter.

It's been a rough year and to be honest I'm pretty burned out so my goals aren't super ambitious and more geared towards a break from all of the stress and some peace of mind.Sell the horrible derelict house i live in and get moved into the "new" house. 

Andrew, I'm going to give you some advice that will likely not be very popular on a real estate forum.Focus on your W2.You are killing it and you will likely burn out in 3-5 years tops.

I also give them an example: If the house burns down and you lose all your belongings, my insurance won't cover any of it.

Also, there are some questionable fly by night flat fee MLS websites out there, so make sure they answer their phone, verify their license, Better Business Bureau record and even online reviews so you don't get burned.

@Natalie CloutierNow i have this burning question- how did you calculate value based in sweat equity?

A lot of the homes are burn outs because of electrical defects.  

Stories like yours inspire me to keep hustling and burn my W2!