Very well put. A home is not strictly an investment, there are a lot of subjective factors that go into purchasing a home.
Will you be looking to buy in Shady Canyon or Crystal Cove in 6+ years?
Yes, exactly. My home is not an investment. I’m not a fan of Shady and Crystal Cove is too far from the freeway and would make my commute too long. I’m in Ocean Heights and it’s beautiful. I will move to a larger home later so I can get more than a 3-car garage as I am a car fanatic. I have a small collection of exotic cars that I love and would like to add some very special cars to my collection when I can afford to do so.
I’ve supported myself since I was 17 and I went through some very hard times working my way through college. But those hard times were so incredibly important to me as they taught me a lot about financial discipline and the value of hard work and money. I still live well below my means and am so appreciative of the life I have. I started my business 12 years ago and worked my ass off growing it working insane hours. I’m still taking risks and working hard but at least I’ve been able to buy the type of home that I only dreamed about before. I used to be that kid with big dreams and a ton of ambition and now, my dreams are becoming reality.
I just moved into my house this weekend. I now wake up every morning to a stunning view of the ocean and the hills. At night, I have a view of the city lights of Irvine in the distance. I have total privacy. I have no homes behind me or in front of me. I have a constant ocean breeze and a third story 360 degree view. I feel extremely fortunate and lucky.
Money is a means and not an ends and you have to be financially smart but if you don’t enjoy your life, what’s the point? One day, we will all be dead; that’s a certainty. And when you are in the twilight of your life, it’s not the money you’ll reflect on, it will be what you enjoyed, experienced, who you loved, what you’ve accomplished, and what type of human being you were. I’m not going to waste my time taking joy in other people’s pain and dwelling on doom and gloom.
I’m going to live my life to the fullest.
