Why would you ignore that while putting all your eggs in one basket.I would put $100K down on a 2-4 plex, $100K into 3% CDs and gold stocks to weather this trade war storm (2018), and put the last $100K into my own business as a LLC that could be used in Year 3 to play in commercial real estate (5 units or more).In the mean time shoot for a 80+ business score and 720+ personal credit score while seeing if we're heading into a recession.

The expansion/contraction of the pieces was not an issue & the edge/grip integrity due to the weather extremes proved to be excellent & did not buckle to contract. 

With the amount you'd be putting down, you should be able to weather a storm as long as you ride it out. 

The sources of money a little different, but once you have access, they are the same weather buying or refinancing. 

Pool or pool access is almost a must to tourists her in Orlando, as people want a tan and to enjoy the warm weather.  

Over the past 10 years those three Western states have seen tremendous appreciation so make sure you can weather a downturn in values.

@Tyler WittwerBelow is link to list top 100 city metros forecast by Realtor. com.

At this point the asset manager wants a decision today weather are not I am committed to next Fridays closing date, if I am and I do not close I will forfeit my earnest deposit.

Also, high property tax in Chicago.The below link gives top 100 markets forecast for 2018, and can't go wrong with top ten.

But most that use your water usage will use your wet weather usage to try and minimize any impact from irrigation.