A deal is a deal and funding is just a vehicle to obtain the deal; if you can do it conventionally and don't want to lose it (always a possibility in this market) then go for it.

Time freedom (1,2,3,4 are just the vehicles for that) and a legacy for my grandchildren. 

About you-- Name-- Current Address-- Email address-- Phone number-- Names of lease-- Total number of occupants-- Date desired move-- Desired length of lease-- How many vehicles do you own?

Going back to $ 100K savings, if you buy nice luxury vehicle with $ 100K over the next 10 years, it will be worth around $ 20K.If you invest the same $ 100K into stocks & Mutual funds at 10% annual return.

There are several financial short term vehicles that would allow you to make small return and be able to get your money out quickly.

I rent my 600 square foot two car garage building for vehicle storage and it's been great.

OTH, what if I plan to use the property to store vehicles in the garages, then all properties are priced 10x too high. 

As a truck driver I am not sure if there are other advantages to NC vehicle registration. 

I have excess earnings after expenses and my accountant advised to spend this cash on a property, vehicle, or 401k to avoid paying taxes on it.

Real estate can be a true joy for some, but for many it's just a vehicle to achieve a why.