maybe it's different in Aus but I'm surrounded by 'em.Coastal RE in Hawaii starts at 1M plus for a dump. Same for CA. Then at least $10K a year minimum for Prop tax and maint.
How many pro surfers made anywhere near that in career earnings?
within spitting distance of me is Adam Melling.
middling pro career, backmarker. is in a home he probs paid $600000 for that is now worth 2 mill +. Big boat out front.
if he was smart he paid it off early with winning and sponsorships. was prolly making 500K for a few years.
edit: he's no trustfunder nor are most Aussie pros.
Soli Bailey had his beachside pad before he was even on Tour.