The down payment is more, naturally, so it may be possible to do better in Hazel park because you are able to buy more homes - especially if you're buying the lower cost homes.

You are right that it's an unfair advantage to be born with a body that more naturally protects itself against harm.

@Robert - There seems to be some sort of weird sexual nature to this as well, the neighbors are male and female but whenever I have a single female tenant they are fine, but as soon as she gets a boyfriend or has male visitors the calls start and continue unabated. 

By "water rules" I mean the requirements as a water provider/well owner in that state, typically falling under the Dept. of Natural Resources".As far as a full "re-drill" of the well, that's not going to happen that frequently.

Perhaps pursuing a degree in accounting to supplement your MBA could help you in the long run, especially if you focus on taxation and managerial accounting.

Something about living in a hole is against our human nature.

It's in my nature! 

Naturally this question gets their attention and we can begin to open the door of enlightenment.

The only thing about natural stone tile is that you have to seal it with a stone sealer before you grout it.

Try this... build a much larger column base at the same height as the bottom of the stone, maybe tapered (bigger at the bottom) and made from a similar stone, with a much larger column (easily built onto the existing post) resting on top.Find a NATURAL, neutral-colored, plain stone or slate, and tile the raised concrete stoop.Paint the entry door a deep, very rich color that complements the brick.Then, the gable on the right with round-butt shingles (I think) needs a lighter color, maybe even a bit bright to complement both the brick and the entry door, since it extends over the stoop.Finally, taller greenery under the stone with a lower front level of varying texture and color (especially around the entry) will result in the stone being much less prominent.