If memory serves, I think this is the house that Annabella had to pay for, etc. (and or she paid for a house once they were married) as he had handed over his finances to his 'uncle' who in turn walked off with most of TP's savings from the 30's!
You are correct. So much of that was happening. Flynn had that trouble, too. Of course, let's not get into the ex-wives . . .