They were already $75 billion in the red (IIRC) and now this....Even with Federal money, the state is going to have to chip in a lot of $$$ and they just don't have it.e) I saw US Senators this am on TV promising to assist with aid to CA, but ONLY if CA changes it's policies towards, water acquisition and Forestry Mgmt.

@Chip Stroz  I'll tell my friend.  

Also Chip and Joann Gaines and put this town on the map with their show on TV.

Now your a 62 yr young couple from Athens TX who recently retired and always dreamed of seeing London, Big Ben, having fish & chips, riding the "tube"..... 

Safer assets like a T-Bill allow you to borrow 96% of the value where blue chip stocks like Apple are at 70%.

Also Chip and Joann Gaines and put this town on the map with their show on TV.

@Bryan Stengel, I think alcohol has been the tough one with the STRs, not sure about if you need license( hopefully someone will chip in ) , however there  always the liability part including but not limited to offering alcohol to people who are trying to quit etc.

@Jonathan Bombaci recommend using that amount as a bargaining chip for lower rates.80% of evictions are wash, rinse, repeat. 

.-- The carpet was nasty and walls unpainted and chipping.- The bathroom flooring was covered in mold and needed to be replaced.- The kitchen sink was unsecured and fell into the kitchen cabinet.- My insurance was cancelled until I fixed roof issues.- Debris littered the recently occupied unit, the basement, and all over the back yard.As mentioned, we had an initial video walk through before the contract to purchase.

Is there a promise of some new chip plant?