[John_AZ]

Do you have a prenup or has your partner contributed equally to the cost of a new home?

Selling your pension (rental homes), a large down payment and close to retirement, it would be a shame to loose what you have if your business slows or stress ends the relationship.

I would not count on much revenue from your vacation home. Advertising, managemant fees and turn around costs may dwindle any income.

By admitting it is "double your budget!" you have a sense of the answer.

My view....
John_AZ