-Build a strong network in Detroit of real humans over a period of months, buy a better deal, hold it for 10+ years, weather early storms:  better chance for success.Even on that latter deal though, are you going to cash flow in month 1 or year 1 or even year 5? 

He said it looks nice and resists scratches from pets.  

Glazing in walls, enclosures or fences containing or facing hot tubs, spas, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms, bathtubs, showers and indoor or outdoor swimming pools where the bottom exposed edge of the glazing is less than 60 inches (1524 mm) measured vertically above any standing or walking surface shall be considered to be a hazardous location.

The question if such leverage is utilized can he weather any deflationary period?

My biggest sticking point is they have severe weather; floods, hail, tornadoes, etc.

A new outlet/outdoor shopping space.  

Asheville: Asheville is in the Blue Ridge Mountains, so it's a very outdoors focused community.

This summer I want to add a couple of outdoor games. 

Don't take a break when the weather is terrible.

@Cathy Svercl you're looking to take the path of least resistance, which also saves you money?