Quote from @Cara Hobbs: Huge congrats on making strides with those student loans and navigating the 2-family house scene in Massachusetts! 

Im willing to use my car as extra collateral on the home, and have 20% to put down.

@Cara LonsdaleReminder to all to please keep these airwaves respectful - I've seen the recriminations, name-calling and reckless accusations that needlessly fly here when suspicious minds over-ruminate, and it's extremely off-putting.

In the meantime, my long-time girlfriend Cara, my daughter Laylah and I  moved into a rental house together in Cherry Hill, NJ, on September 1st with a solid 2-year plan. 

@Cara Lethco something that most people put too much emphasis on is price.

Originally posted by @Cara Lonsdale:So you have back pain. 

@Cara ElfordDo you know how much equity you have on your current home(FMV less Mortgage)?

Cara, what will be your combined gross rental income?

I had a nice new truck, a vintage collector car, a motorcycle, and numerous other recreational toys.

I'd rather try keeping them with me at all times rather than just keeping a set in my car as I sometimes uber places or take public transportation and am not near my car at all times.