When I was shopping for my house I ignored anything with pitched roofs because I wanted multiple roof top decks. 

From what I can tell and have observed, areas like South Eastern, IN - rent is very high as many want to rent.

Sam:The aluminium pigmented coating on the rooftop is primarily aimed at protecting the roof membrane itself with reduction of thermal loading in the building being secondary.  

Thanks.The project scope includes the architectural and structural documentation for 2 new 3 story, 2 family dwellings, each with a cellar and rooftop deck.

Also remember Warren Buffett's observation that risk comes from not knowing what you are doing.

Sure, we all want to invest in RE, we allwant to make money(somehow), and we all want to build wealth, but those are vaque objectives.I am still in the "convoluted" stage myself, but between spending time here, researching on the `net, reading, learning, asking questions, observing what others do, seeing what works and what doesn`t, doingsome soul-searching and self-evaluation as to my present circumstances, finances, abilities, knowledge(and acknowledging the lack thereof when warranted, which is often :lol: ), my own personal goals in RE are changing(from just a few months ago), and slowly becoming clearer and more well-defined.

I'm a noob still who's still getting a feel for how a lot of this works, but those things you guys have mentioned seem to be consistant with my own observations.

Also, you should have an observer at a safe distance if you are in (literally) over your head.

. $70 monthly (IO) so as long as you can get $70 more for the larger of the two, you will be fine.Also, the larger house needs less repairs according to your figures and is newer (better resale value down the road & possible less capital expenses).In the end, it is a personal decision you must decide and above are only my observations.

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