It seems like you've done quite well with your property scenario and have some good gains. I suppose if one holds for long enough it'll work out although with the inflated prices people are paying now it's probably not going to be the case. The prices have already started to slide here and it'll dump eventually - That's when paying 15% more than it's worth will bite, but only if a person is selling.

These days I'm not really all that keen, personally, about the whole thing; I'd live in a cave with a fire and some furs on the ground if I had to, and would probably be quote happy to do so. I define me, not what I have, and I'm all about simplicity and wringing the best from life. Still, even a cave in the mountains would cost me these days! 😆

Thanks for commenting and sharing your experiences and situation, I really appreciate it.