Kinda makes you proud we are willing to squander that much wealth, eh?

I recommend increasing it 10 - 15% because people have a tendency to squander utilities when they don't see the bill each month.

Never have I felt unsafe.The city allocated millions a few years ago to purchase and tear down a dozen or so older motor inns on ocean blvd that had been left to squander and had become havens for the less than desireable.  

i've been in analysis paralysis not wanting to squander this amazing cash out return I got on a property.I have been trying to figure out if i should look into loans and buying more property for less carry a mortgage and utilize that debt in the future, or just say screw it and buy a couple 100k-300k properties all cash and 1031 in 2-5 years.any input or guidance on helping me make my ADHD mind up would be great!

In its best year, 2023 it cash flowed $3,000 a month before increase in property tax and utilities have squandered it down to maybe $1,500. 

But they typically abscond with the rest, squandering it on personal expenses or high-flying life styles.COMMENT: This is common for any type of fraud.They may also use some of the proceeds to support an elaborate "Ponzi" scheme in which money coming in from the sale of new notes pays the interest on older notes.

The truth is, most people will squander it.

This takes a little more work, but it's the fairest and reduces the likelihood of tenants that squander utilities.If you choose #2 or #3, there are considerations:Start with an average.

The church wants to pay you directly so they can prove the money was used correctly and not squandered by the renter.I require tenants to qualify on their own before signing a lease.

But don’t squander a huge portion of it on a depreciating asset (think sports car, jewelry, etc).