. - The offsite welcome reception - if location/transportation were clarified that would have been helpful. 

It has a European feel and it has the best public transport in Latin America.

It's like saying I never spend money on transportation because I don't put money down when I finance a car, you're still obligated, whether you pay with cash or not.  20% equity in a $75k house means you would max out at 10 properties (thats assuming you can find a lender to finance those 10 properties).

Problem is we can't replace it (reliable transportation) for what AAA will give us.  

Anchorage is less of a vacation destination and more of a transportation hub for all things alaska.Anchorage has a larger population than other parts of South Central AK, and more hustle/bustle going on. 

Make sure the tank is empty as here in MA the tank must be cut in half (Saws-all Tool) to transport on open road.Select a Junker who is knowledgeable and has been in the business for a while.  

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Or cars be given away for transportation needs.   

I have lived in Santo Domingo DR, San Juan PR, Atlanta, Raleigh, Jupiter/North Palm Beach/Palm Beach Gardens and as get ready to retire, I think the parameters to locate do change with age.You want excellent medical care / good access to transportation / airport w/ cheap fares/ mountains and lakes and occasional beach.

Here in eastern Canada the rethink on urban planning and a move towards higher density and more walkable/livable cities has been slow coming, but is finally arriving.The post-War subdivision sprawl grew-up, matured and demanded the services and amenities of the cities they surround {sewer & water, transportation, etc} while staying beyond the tax reach of those same cities.