I have rental property as well these days you need the property to appreciate just to keep up with demanding tenants - rents not enough!

Most entrepreneurs who are "high functioning" and who are not the type to go out and buy a franchise end up feeling alienated at times. When there is no game plan but your own - you get used to the fact that there is nowhere to turn for help. It can be draining "playing all the parts". When you succeed EVERYBODY gets it - but then of course you'll hear "Why doesn't everyone do this". Its really difficult to integrate into society when you make your money by being different! Other entrepreneurs will understand you - just keep them far enough away that they don't influence you.