I use my identity to keep me focused...and my identity is tied to exercise and eating decent (among other items).

I would think it takes the right personality, position, and maturity level to be financially free within 10 years, no matter what the age is. 

Way too many identities, if you ask me:Dean BankDean Anders JantasanDean Anders

Soooooo the same dumpster on his neighbor's property that he's been complaining about that's been right next to his property for 7+ months suddendly disappears while at the same time an identical dumpster appears on his own property?...............

I think the 'dump her' sentiment is not supported by what was shared.I think that Jim Blackburn has expressed a very mature and level headed assessment of a good perspective by which you can understand her perspective. 

And one reason is I have been in the paper business for 30 plus years.. and of course this is advanced mature business's in no way mom and pop.. capital needs are just too much.. most of our notes go to our closely held list of investors.  

I've met a lot of investors who get in with the idea of wholesaling, then suddenly they're looking at note investing, then rentals, and then maybe lease options, etc. without ever finding their investor identity.

But mature investors (agnostic) tend look at all asset classes and carefully evaluate the opportunity cost, risk, and effort involved before investing.  

Maybe by the time I pay off the other 3 houses in my sights now (with rates of 6%+), plus the 10-unit maturing in 2019, the market will be more affordable and I will decide to build again.    

You will mature, grow your network, broaden your horizons and learn how to think.3) Having options in life is good.