Changing the tractor's oil in the driveway was another favorite: keeps the dust down in the summer.The developer risk is if that solid ever gets tested (phase one or phase two environmental study) you may have to dispose of it as toxic waste, which is super expensive.

CAP from my calculation is +10% so naturally I am going to scrutinize.

Some areas may have restrictions that could complicate things, particularly around who can provide alcohol and to whom.If wine isn't an option, you could consider alternatives that are still local and personal, like a handcrafted bottle of olive oil from a local farm or even a basket of locally sourced snacks.

Being a natural cynic, it takes work to find the positive.  

Modern lumber is also a lot more prone to termite damage as it is softer and easier to consume whereas old lumber is extremely resinous and naturally termite resistant.

Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

Naturally, when worker housing was built it was built in the cheapest place that was close by, and back then that was always in the places that flooded.

@JayHinrichs, you are correct that there are above 8000 members in Subto and with that some sort of dilutive nature based on the sheer size and interactions.

We’re both savers by nature so having to make decisions about renovation details got us out of “don’t spend” to “this is a worthwhile investment.” 

It's encouraging and a bit discouraging but I think that is the nature of the business.