@babemagnet
Selling the house would be the last thing your friend needs to explore, unless he has been living above his financial health that is. The argument on the taxi driver is in fact quite valid. Did that myself trying to survive during flight training days. What is your background? With the cash from the VR you can easily renew your previous rating or get another one for that matter. But make sure you have employment options first!
Best of luck
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