I work at a steel mill and a beverage store.

@Dan Heuschele I think we are on the same page that even the rough parts of San Diego are mild compared to some of the larger cities, I just don't want people thinking Logan Heights is anything like some of those areas you mentioned.I feel pretty optimistic about the potential in the area, you should check out the San Diego City revitalization plan for Southeast San Diego if you want to see what might be in store for some of these areas. 

I used a specific, one page lease for the garage which specifies limitations on what can be stored there and the overall use (i.e., no storing hazardous materials, no running a business out of the garage etc.).

Just make sure you buy extra and store it because manufacturers discontinue colors and patters frequently to force people to replace the whole floor.

Or if he is married, something his wife might like, i.e. a gift card to a nice department store or home store in the area.

I own 4 stores and I’m building a 5th 

You can check out the store, https://www.biggerpockets.com/store, which has books endorsed by BP that cover a wide range of topics. 

@Brett Wagner don’t forget about the webinars and the book store on BiggerPockets.

I'm going to bring some samples to the DIY store and they'll look at them under the microscope.I also read about those Co2 things and I'm trying to find where I can buy them, as I've seen some +$ 900 ones and am not prepared to get that, yet....May have to ,if I can't eradicate some other way

The following is what we can offer:Over $110,000 cash$17,000 in credit line at a home improvement store (thinking about opening another credit card which will probably offer the same line of credit)Our home has around $80,000 in equity.We both have great credit scores.I have a friend who’s a Realtor and has flipped three homes and is now in wholesaling.