@Matthew Gentile  one main factor to remember Income is critical in this business to obtain financing of any magnitude and a stable well paying W 2 allows you to obtain debt for your RE purchases plus if you have health bene's etc that's critical as your family grows.

The Environment, the Safety of people and the living things around us as well as the general health and welfare of all living things are extremely important to us.We are passionate about real estate investment and Buy and Hold with a focus on providing affordable vacation rentals and long term living spaces for Veterans and individuals in situations of hardship.

Option 1 offers the potential for immediate cash flow and appreciation, which can significantly contribute to your overall financial health.

And then you lose all your bene's and raising a family and paying for health insurance is a big deal. 

The Assessments levied by the Association shall be used exclusively for payment of Common Expenses including, without limitation (i) the upkeep, maintenance and improvement of the Common Areas and other maintenance obligations set forth in Sections 10.1 and 10.3 below; (ii) maintenance, repair, replacement, and operation of rights-of-way and easements within or immediately adjacent to the Project (e.g. landscaping and sidewalks within the right-of-way of adjoining streets) to the extent that such actions are required by government entities or deemed appropriate by the Board, (iii) promoting the recreation, health, safety and welfare of the Owners and other lawful occupants of Lots within the Property, (iv) payment of property taxes for the Common Area; (v) insurance premiums; (vi) legal and accounting fees; (vii) management fees; (viii) charges for utilities and other services provided to the Common Area by the Association, if any, and for all utility charges paid or incurred by the City and reimbursed by the Association for street lights in the Common Area; (ix) costs to maintain the entrance features, including any electricity, landscaping and irrigation expenses associated therewith; (x) the performance and exercise by the Association of its rights, duties and obligations under the Project Documents, and (xi) maintaining any Stormwater Control Facilities located on portions of Common Areas to the standard required by the governmental entity or agency having jurisdiction over such areas.

The research will investigate potential soil contamination, ground and surface water quality, along with the presence of hazardous substances on the site, and will include researching files from various municipal and state departments including the planning and zoning department, health department, fire department, and the Department of Environmental and Energy Protection (DEEP).

Focus on Tax EfficiencyTax-Loss Harvesting: Use taxable accounts to offset gains with losses, minimizing your tax bill.HSA Contributions: If you have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA), max it out.

If the tenant is concerned for their health, you will immediately release them from the lease with no penalty for early termination.

I came across some websites that mention hypothetical health concerns about living near a gas station.

I’m seeing the people that thought they’d be further along than they thought, but work took a turn, or health took a turn, or they had family issues, or the economy hit harder than they planned for and they’re needing to get coverage later in life they didn’t expect to need.