"What would be really nice is to string some of these projects together, with a week or two in between. I think I could sustain myself indefinitely that way."
No question. If one call pull it off, that would be excellent. An "external" source of income, while not being completely enslaved to it. I hope it all comes together for you. Given your skillset, I would think you have an excellent chance of success.
Interesting decision to sell and rent for more ... Yes, if you can manage to invest in the right "corner(s)" of the cryptosphere, you may be better off. And, as you say, it definitely frees you up for options to become more mobile, if you ultimately feel led to move in that direction.
All the best to you and yours, for a better tomorrow (this one ... well ... not so good ...)!
Thanks. I needed to detach myself completely from this state. I want to own again, but it will be acreage in a state that is more free.
I understand. Now retired, we have considered moving back to the Pacific Northwest, given its history in our family. But ...
The entire "Left Coast" seems to be in competition with each other as to who can conduct themselves more "progressively" (how is it these morons end up "stealing" these words ...). Uggghhh ... Gives us serious pause as to why we would willing "sign up" for that ...