You are intentionally trading time for money to make the numbers work.

Because as chance has it N95 masks are also popularly used by RRP Contract work, so when hospitals called out for help, several of us in the trades side knowing this pitched in to help. 

Also, do you need to be in a certain trade/profession/military to be a member?

I have sold some properties about 10 years ago that were in lower-income areas and traded into above-median areas.

Simon, Here in FL its much easier for us because we know a few things:1) The U.S. is severely under supplied in housing units. 2) Tons of people are moving to Florida everyday which makes point #1 even more drastic for us. 3) Interest rates are preventing people from selling their homes, because then they would need to re-trade for a higher interest rate buying a new home, which is creating even more housing demand.So with this knowledge, now we move to more market specific data, which is what I talk about in the original post.If a market shows decent growth and demand, then it all boils down to the numbers.Its important not to forget about any costs though.

The trade-off might be worth it in order to avoid this problem in the future.

For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.

then ( at least in Oregon) contractor would sue lot owner for unjust enrichment.. and lot owner ends up paying double for many of the trades..

The reduction is computed by subtracting from the actual rent the estimated value of the apartment without the essential services.

They will likely also help you in discussing options with your tenant base.As other noted, you have options and they all have trade offs.