Third, this one I thought of because of the purchase I'm finalizing and maybe it's just me being naturally relaxed, don't worry about every little thing going right because as I'm sure you know it's not going to. 

I would be the muscle and they are the $.  

Not relaxing.2) Thanks for the support from people who identify with wanting to be more present with family.

After some research I have the impression options could be apartments close to the see and shops or bigger relaxing houses (which will most likely need a car), in which case I feel buying a plot and building a wood house might be a better idea than buying a house, unless you find a very good deal.Then again, I am just learning and still trying to make sense of what I read, find and see.Thanks a million,

Even though some are often angry or / and confused its a relaxed comfortable setting to talk shop and ease some of your woes that's opened 24/7 365.

Thanks to having a great project manager I was able to get away and relax, trusting that things were happening.  

You will be taking on more liability, and if you go bigger than 4 units you won't have the owner occupier financing available.Exercise your analyzing muscles by vetting some possible deals in different price points so you can see the difference in finances.

@Mike D'Arrigo ..no sailing to date, but enjoyed Paddle boarding down in San Clemente back in the summer..so relaxing!! 

Wow, sit back and relax for the rest of the year (just kidding!)

So many differing opinions, some staunch, some relaxed.