As far as buying the white elephant on the block...yes it is the biggest house on this block BUT if you cross over and go to the other side of MLK you will find homes very comparable in size. 

Mine are minor compared to some I read on.

I'm a little biased, but I think they have a great system for what's Super Tuesday here in Texas compared to other trustees on the courthouse steps!

Though even assuming the home doesn't appreciate but does cash flow, you still would end up ahead compared to an outright cash purhcase of a car.

The way I proved it (1) her name was spelled differently (comparing id to the name on the housing site - her name is a VERY common name).  

Figure out what you'd pay per month compared to how much you're paying now.

Vis a vi risk reward scenario.. compared to buying on the west coast..

In this business, time is money, so if you're financing this, you will be bleeding money.3)  Those houses will sell, but it often takes them much longer than a comparable property in say, Lakewood, which feeds a great elementary - Lakewood.  

What is the % of the amount of money you are deducting as compared to your income?

The rent price compare to purchase price is really very good.How long are the leases of the tenants?