I have given many people second chances, employed ex-cons, provided the start-up money for the second business of a guy whose first flamed out spectacularly, made a point of making sure the guy down the street who got into a legal but very embarrassing sexual mess got invited to the neighborhood cookouts. 

I have a few rentals in WI and I will definitely say that having a garage is a big selling point - I don't think I would buy one without, unless the numbers were spectacular.  

Dang, that isn't a simple deal, that is a spectacular deal!

As I said a place that I could live in, in that area is about 2500-3000. again a place that I could live in is about $200k although not as spectacular as the place for $3k but it's nice and new.

Its about quality of life, and people are willing to pay a premium to live close to the job center.Rent growth is spectacular in the big cities.  

There's also a weekly webinar that's been pretty spectacular.

This entire coastline is booming with construction and remodelling and is in dire need of help - maybe starting your own handyman business or something that utilizes your current skillset could be a starting point?

Yes, we bought it cash and are done with a spectacular rehab! 

I bought it as a heavy reno project (85k) and it's paid off spectacularly (176k and growing, with an addition and a second master suite on the way).

Purchase price: $2,105,000 Cash invested: $2,105,000 Coastline Capital Fund 6, LLC raised $2,105,000 and closed to new investors onFebruary 22, 2021.