For those that didn't or couldn't make it, and for those that did to add theirs in the comments:Beyond all of the relationships built, bolstered, and buffered, these are some of my highlight reels from this year's event in Cancun (in no particular order).1.

I made sure they were both aware of the impending storm, particularly the folks checking in on the 6th since we already knew it would be bad by then.  

You can figure out what depreciation would get created based on the particular property you're buying and you can then use that depreciation against your wife active income and make the calculation like that.

Any particular preference and why?

not picking on your post in particular, but I'm observing a downtrend in quality on BP of late. 

Detroit in particular has been a haven for out of state money and there is a sub culture that has developed of "contractors" advertising to provide this type of service while at best underperforming and at worst completely stealing from you. 

It's been pretty tough to find anything that cash flows lately, so we're going to move ahead despite this after being told it's not an uncommon situation in this particular submarket.We'd like to try and up zone so that it's no longer non-conforming.

However, paying off the loan would reduce your debt load, simplify things for your family in the long run, and remove any restrictions the SBA loan may impose, particularly around building the new units.

I am debating about this because I know most people like mature trees but in this particular case, they almost completely cover up the front of the house. 

I bet you've paid more than just a membership fee, particularly if you've done any deals.Here's the most curious part of your review.