Any renovations would have to be targeting extra cash flow and quality tenants (the third unit efficiency, a garage as an add on for automobile storage, efficient use of space).  

He will be happy to speak with you while Alan is out of the office.We have built and absolutely earned our reputation for customer service and communication, but are not immune from these types of issues.  

1/4th of your income is insane for an automobile.

When the automobile became the main transportation in stead of the horse what happened to all the black smiths and stable owners?

It might be used as additional storage and a place to put your automobile when you are expecting bad weather.  

And there are additional steps you need to take to make sure the veil of immunity is not broken. 

If I was in your position where I was out from under a car loan and received a lump sum of cash, I would buy a moderately priced automobile and pour the rest of the cash into investing, building my financial future.  

We’d love to discuss your perspective, and (with your permission) share your thoughts in a future article.So it seems you are saying DC was sort of immune from the 2008 crises?  

So Cal seems to be a little more immune to market corrections, but since townhouses are usually the first to depreciate before SFRs in a down cycle (from what I hear) I don't want to get caught without a chair when the music stops so to speak, especially if I don't see that this place would be a cash flowing property if I had to hold onto it.

There area is a good area with good jobs, one of the largest automobile plants in the US is 7 miles away, but the schools are not rated very well.