I doubt that California codes are very relaxed compared to other states.

This increase comes from the perceived value added by aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor spaces, which are becoming increasingly important to renters and buyers alike.Tenants are willing to pay more for properties that offer them an enhanced lifestyle, including beautiful outdoor spaces where they can relax and entertain.

No one else will ever be as committed to generating great positive returns with our money than we are.Also for me at least its a pastime and a hobby and its what I do to relax.  

I think they want to show up, be close enough to highlands without the costs of highlands and just relax and golf.

There was more to the proposition than just this (a relaxation of rules allowing those over 65 to move and keeping there current prop tax basis as a way to sell it), but guess who both of these benefit - hmm, more homes selling?  

It's a relaxed atmosphere that's purely networking.

Some take trips(I enjoy, but it doesn't relax me), some go to lakes, rivers, parks, beaches to hear their favorite music and get a change of scenery. 

Second thing: relax you are doing ok...DFW 2 units at $213,000 are tough to cash flow... rule of thumb you need minimum 1% of the value... so you need 2130 per month (minimum target).When you are doing your numbers, make sure that you are separating out PITI and utilities, mixing the two makes it tough to see where your money is going.Right now your cashflow looks like this:Mortgage =1625Back unit = 795Main House = -1625 + 795 (Back unit) + 550 (roommate) = - 280 Utilities bill = -325 + 100 (Back unit) + 168 (Roommate average) = 57Analysis for you (personally)Your contribution to mortgage = 280Your contribution to the utilities = 57Total out of pocket for you = 337 (280+57) NOT INCLUDING CAPEX.The #1 thing I would do is (sub) meter the back unit, and quickly.

I'd also have been much more inclined had the instructors made it more of a relaxing environment, maybe do 1-2 free classes, offer some newbies advice/mentorship then try to reel them in for the 20k you're asking for.

Sometimes you are in the mood for relaxing music, and sometimes I need a little aggressive music like AFI.