We have a daughter in her 3rd year at the University of Arkansas and my wife (a computer programmer) is supporting her too without getting into long term debt.I am still medically recovering thanks to my brain anuerism and stroke at age 54.  

Below are examples.Access control - Install remotely programmable smart key locks on external doors, such as on the door to the garage and the front door.

Remote locks, thermostats and definitely be willing to have and spend the time to answer calls, texts and emails from your guests.

Won't the Amazon leadership be asking themselves, among other things, where do programmers/tech talent WANT to live?

Bluetooth thermostat that hooks up to your phone to control temperature.

Remove the "complicated drain" and let them use a rubber stopper, no programable thermostats, no fancy ceiling fans with remotes/wifi, no fridges with water/icemakers, etc.

Since my wife is a compuer programmer and makes a decent salary and has the financial ability to take care of all of us without going into debt.There are several things you ought to consider doing before you start investing and after you have selected your niche and market area.  

She is a computer programmer.  

But that's a hell of a lot of money to give up for a person like me.3) My previous profession was a highly paid programmer.

Locks, thermostats, lights, cameras, home automation, supply delivery,  anything you can think of that will allow you to monitor your house and keep records of activity. 5.