It's not uncommon for folks out of surgery to be given blood-thinners to help prevent dangerous blood clots.

I'd buy because 1) I have roots other than real estate laid down here and I'm very unlikely to move, 2) I know inflation's built into the monetary system and makes the principal and interest portion of the payment become smaller and smaller in real dollar terms, and 3) I think Orlando will outpace other markets.

I lnow over time the cost will be higher, but it also prevents neesinh to upgrade in yhe future and I can have.

Opening it up, digging down a bit...this is what I find...the little squiggly lines are small roots etc.

There is nothing to prevent you from renting to a family member. 

Best of luck, and know that we're rooting for you!

Is there a formula for budgeting for preventative maintenance and repairs.

Note Well: When people fall behind on their mortgages to the point where they are foreclosed upon, they almost certainly have stopped doing preventative maintenance.

Sometimes the law prevents you from taking on or creating risks for others even when you are ok with it , others may not be, and so the laws look out for everyone's interests not just yours.

The root of all real estate working (growing) is jobs jobs JOBS and Growing good jobs.