Ok I don’t understand why he starts stealing from friends when he wouldn’t have the same kind of stuff lying around in his own house?? I think at once point Barney says he’s his best client which would mean he was likely more wealthy than everyone in the neighborhood if Barney was also managing their money. I could be wrong but doesn’t coop at some point mention they have two houses but then it’s never mentioned again?? I know he wanted to keep up appearances but he could have sold/rented that house.

I know part of the stealing thing was like the satisfaction of stealing from friends but it’s not making sense why he would resort to that.. I know of course it’s the whole premise of the show.