You may only need a few parking stops or traffic delineation to get the desired affect.Best to you.

Traffic accident, you get sued for something you possibly default on the student loan etc.  

Expected rent is approx $2500/month.Both are the same model- 5 bedrooms (4 up, 1 down), 2 1/2 baths (2 up, 1/2 down) and both are in very good shape, move in ready, etc.Differences:House 1:Finished Basement, but no bathroom in basement.Gas fireplace- selling point in COPaid-for solar installation (could save renter approx $50-$100/month on electricity)Small backyard with retaining wall and trees that make it look/feel even smaller (bad for small kids and dogs).Residential street but higher traffic since it's a "feeder" to the neighborhood.House 2:Better curb appeal from street Less traffic on street.Back yard is bigger, but feels a lot bigger due to layout (better for young kids and dogs (Everyone in CO has a dog)).VERY close to excellent Elementary schoolNo fireplace.Unfinished basement.My wife and I think House 1 would be better for families with teenagers (can go to basement) and House 2 would be better for families with small kids (can play in back yard).Any advice appreciated- thanks!

Traffic and parking can be a nightmare as well as general driving conditions in the winter due to the narrow streets and hills.

The commute is awesome, only 15-25 mins at most in traffic to get to 42nd street, since buses get their special lanes into the City.

You need demographics for the area because certain retailers and businesses will only come into an area with certain traffic counts, population levels, and median income levels.     

Pull traffic counts.

Ceramic tile is much tougher and will withstand normal traffic better and therefore longer while being more costly.  

I think though in city locations no impact except maybe traffic...

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