Thousand Oaks has become increasing popular and has a lot going for it (major pharma, university, etc.).

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In FL PS only provides about 37% of the leads/oppertunities going through the county records offices (I have  study I have done comparing the 2 to back this up if you want me to post it/send it) recorder offices Florida and Hilsborough are obviously competitive but if your getting information before everyone else and using it fast in the market where it matters its not so competititve.If your leads are for say absentee owner, tired  landlord then you want the owner to have had the property for longer to hopefully increase motivation.

Is thee a percentage of increased revenue based on the lake factor alone?  

My motivation is to increase my financial literacy and diversify into real estate.I have rented all my life and seek to become a homeowner/ investor to help my family and make their lives easier.

The previous landlord only collected half month rent as deposit, and I would like to increase the deposit to standard one-month.

What this usually leads to is higher rates and lots of points, which increase the amount of cash needed up front.

But I'd like to see Lynnette's projects to support your claim "the portfolio was a 30% increase in cost to the consumers" since in TN, NC, VA, NC PPAs are priced at avoided costs. 

If you plan on eventually selling, central air would add a significant value increase, so you may consider if that's the case. 

The increased cash flow would make such a substantial difference in your daily life that not paying it off would be foolish.Outside of that, I can't see many reasons I would take a 15% tax hit to save 4% on a mortgage, which is really only effectively about 3-3.5% depending on your tax bracket.