I currently rent a garage in CT to work on my own vehicles and occasionaly friends and family's cars.

The reason I'm researching this avenue is despite saving for 5-10 years via conventional retirement vehicles, I've come to the conclusion that without some further active action by myself I won't be able to live the same lifestyle I currently live in retirement.

I'm just starting out with market analysis and property analysis for small multi as a first cashflow investment vehicle.

Real Estate is the only investment vehicle in which you can use OPM to recover most, if not all of your initial investment capital and put it back to work. 

RE is a longterm investment vehicle.

@Bryan Charles, if they're leaving the vehicles there, ask if they have title to them.

.* Many small items like garage motor.* Landscape What was the outcome?

In general, a vehicle purchased for business has a corresponding deduction based on:Type of VehicleUse of Vehicle (% of overall use for business)Certain types of vehicles - namely Trucks (IRS definition of a truck) and full-size SUVs -- experience a full depreciation on the year you purchase them to the degree that the vehicle is used for business. 

It's an incredibly useful vehicle for getting started and punching above your budget (from a down payment standpoint).

The campus is located off of I-35 and Old Settlers Boulevard.According to the report, the smaller two buildings will be used as parking for employee and delivery vehicles.