Grocery prices, known as “food at home,” have risen 4% in the past year.

The properties that are less stellar performers can be sold or kept free and clear to stay more conservative on them with the higher cash flow as a safety net.There's huge benefits in negotiations when you're a cash buyer, I love when I'm in the position to be a cash buyer.Banks suck. 

All great points and food for thought.  

You should ALWAYS run your numbers in worst case scenario and even then add a buffer for safety.

For your safety, security and for legal reasons I'd separate the two. 

Similar complaints against the Whole foods and lot of other retailers on discrimination for service areas (Search for Food Desert Documentary on youtube) exists.

Made many mistakes along the way, yet the "law job" kept food on the table.

Our food, people and culture is what people like about HoustonThe majority also enjoy the weather here also.Houston checks all boxes for me and my investor clients both in-state and out of state investors.Goodluck on you goals!

What damage they do ultimately comes from what's wrong with them, and if I am being perfectly honest, what's wrong with me.I grew up in exactly this kind of housing, in a family that spent a lot of time on food stamps.

Do you know that if you have active leaks, safety issues, etc. many lenders will not approve a loan?