changed how I think about money

cross-country move, no matter how much DIY it involves, is expensive. Courtesy of Kathleen Elkins
It was my choice — the impetus was to be closer to my family, who all live on the East Coast — and the optimist in me figured it wouldn't change my financial standing or goals significantly. Sure, I wouldn't be house-hunting in California anymore, but I could look at primary residences in New York or investment opportunities in Charlotte, where most of my family reside. I reached out to realtors in both areas