Bought it and its free and clear. 26 Grand then 3/4 million now. Prop 13 tax rate. Ride a motorcycle to beat the traffic.
You got yours so everyone else ("losers" in your eyes) can F off?
Your words comma man, not mine. Leaving because you're too tender for LA is prudent, LA is not for the weak. Leaving Lalaland doesn't make you a loser, perpetual whining does.
BTW, what is a "non-hacker"?
HACK: Whack at sumtin with a sharp instrument.
HACKER: Someone who hacks
NON-HACKER: Someone who can't hack, often because his instrument isn't sharp enough.
OK. So you're 15-20 years older than I am. Kids grown, lots of equity, life is good. I want mine, and it ain't here anymore.
I can forgive you for confusing the good timing of your birth with some mental picture you have of Rambo. You're probably not as sharp as you were when you bought your place in your late 20's.
Enjoy your sunset years and thank you for your service, grunt (and that is a sincere thanks, the rest is sarcasm so there's no confusion).