Worth area I can safely say your perception of Texas is skewed. 

Of course the best perks came with the amount of gifts we raised for the kids and few homes the humane society places some dogs in (they set up a booth at the event). 

As has been said, taxes have to be collected somewhere to run a civilized society.

The local Humane Society was a "client" for his sophomore year design class.

I Have built some apartment buildings in Colombia but in all honesty that is not something I even mention in the states for the culture, society and system is so different it is hard to understand.

As I navigate through this decision-making process, a question has surfaced: Is my perception correct in thinking that California leans more towards appreciation-heavy investments rather than prioritizing cash flow?

The perception of desperation, failure to acknowledge personal space etc. could be some of the negatives of such an approach. 

As a buyer, seller, broker, how does this phrase change your perception of the property?

Even if we're all wrong on electric being far more costly, perception is reality and you'll then have to "sell" that premise to any tenant with half of a brain and if ever selling, to the many buyers who'll undoubtedly object.The other point someone already mentioned but that is TOTALLY on point is where our electric bills will be going vs gas bills down the road.

-Matthew 28:1This verse puts Sabbath a day before the resurrection, and that’s how I determined Sabbath is onSaturday.Something has happened in our society today, however, that has led many people away from celebrating Sabbath on Saturday.