Large 3 bed 1 bath single family twin on quiet block near transportation.

The pros: it's within about 6 miles of downtown, right on Frick Park, literally just outside the city limits - so 1% wage tax v. 3% for renters, close to hospitals, universities, public transportation and commuting arteries, plus safe/low crime.

A car repo might be OK, depending on how recent and whether they have alternative transportation to get to work.

My background is in long-range transportation planning.

Middle class here lives very well, with public transportation and public health and everything else is private, makes no sense.

Omaha, Nebraska- very solid, long-term businesses-- transportation, Agriculture, financial services - Creighton University, University of Nebraska Omaha-- great schools with graduate programs- Relatively low barrier to entryFargo, ND- programs to bring in business- North Dakota Oil Boom-- Bakken Oil Fields- Strong economy -- diverse SMB businesses - Relatively low $ barrier to entry- low crime rateHow about you? 

Plus, florida has a very friendly "take your kid to whatever school you want" rule as long as you provide transportation.

It's why we have so many transportation companies around here. :)  

In the end we're hoping to have a 4bd, 2ba with a small yard and parking for 4 cars in a very desirable area near a college and public transportation.  

Louis.It’s actually a pretty sweet deal: close military family who take pride in executing the mission while looking out for each other; relatively close to several major cities (St Louis, Chicago, Nashville, Memphis), but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle; easy access to many outdoor activities; growing tech industry, close to five excellent transportation routes (the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, and I-70, I-64, I-55); and an exciting baseball team (I’ve drank the Kool-aide and am now a solid Cardinals fan).Talk about Location!