Following someone's lead who has a solid local reputation, a lengthy career, and spotless ethical record is a huge win.

If the powers that be wanted to alleviate housing issues, they'd simply issue out some kind of bond program to off-set development cost because all know like magic over-bight a flood of starts would come in for review and approval.

If I proceed with the acquisition, I’d like to avoid a lengthy dispute with a disgruntled tenant who has the city on their side. 

So they're totally at the mercy of an employer, the stock and bond market, and the US economy.  

RE, Stocks, Bonds, heck even used cars. 

I spoke with Mark Wills(Owns LSS) personally to address concerns I had and if my timing was right because you can’t start doing business until you have you Notary Commission, materials, and bond.

Best case scenario, you find a team who can seamlessly blend both.Container-conversions can be stacked, shifted, even placed on end creatively but a lot of engineering is necessary if “optional layouts” become too lengthy.

I have had several occasions where issues have arisen either with other tenants in the building where these kids have annoyed them (it’s a 4 plex) or with things you just assume a tenant would know that I have had to have extensive phone calls, lengthy emails, and back and forth text messages with them about to teach them how to be good tenants.

1st of all I’m doing a cash out refi you are taking on 7% debt so any investment’s would need to get more than 7% a tough task for anyone, an especially tough if not impossible task for an older person who should take on much lower risk than a younger person. 2nd let your father enjoy his golden years with as little stress as possible, sell the house, buy something in cash wherever he moves, anything left goes in to t-bonds or AAA debt.

I can have separate meters installed for basement and common area, but the process is lengthy as several inspectors need to come and check the work.