Everyone knows scratching a vehicle is taboo and sacrilegious, why can't everyone get on board with preserving hardwood flooring too???

I'm looking for recommendations on which vehicle I should use to stash some funds to be used at a later time.

This house is located within a 7 min walk to the rail line and 10 min drive to downtown.

There were some metal bed frames and staircase railings that needed welding. 

Why reinvent the wheel when you can ride in a luxury vehicle ?

One excellent strategy for getting around that is to buy the notes for long term holding in a self directed IRA, Roth, HSA, 401k, or other tax advantaged vehicle. 

I have a sense we are especially prone to this in real estate as not many other investment vehicles may need unexpected repairs and in the event of a natural disaster hitting your portfolio, you're not only dealing with the damage to your home but the income from your portfolio is instantly gone until you reach an insurance settlement and repairs are done.

Because we are in Michigan we have the motor city where people in all socioeconomic classes are passionate about their vehicles and like to take care of them.

You might not want to look up vehicle fatalities...it might cause you to buy a tandem bike with a kiddie basket.People are much more dangerous than ANY dog...

That doesn't mean that this shouldn't be an avenue or vehicle, as you said, you start at where you can, and you work your way up to houses that are a surer bet for you.I think what we have all said is valid, its just how, why, and how long you will implement this strategy.