A lot of people do it, it's "keeping up with traffic" in many cases, a lot of people don't really care, but see how far those explanations get you with a judge after a cop pulls you over and gives you a ticket.

$1k doesn't go very far, that's a big ticket item.

You will be fighting cash sometimes.Let me know when your flight is

That being said, I do agree with you on budgeting more in the maintenance/repairs category for big ticket items.

When deals come (yes it is feast or famine), my wife hates it because it consumes most of my "off" time, but then she is happy with it when I tell her I just booked a trip for a waterpark adventure for family, or I picked up tickets for date night to a show, concert, or sporting event.

B+ or A class properties on Carmel and Fishers are less cash flow plays and more appreciation plays so, as long as you aren't underwater on this and have reserves for any big ticket repairs, you should be OK.

If you lack the capital have you considered taking the highest paid job you can find in your home market to make enough for a bus ticket or similar?

I had gone to flight training in 1999-2003, and my plans were to get my certificates and ratings, and a college degree, and then go to the airlines.

If you think you are going to buy 1 $500 lien and refinance a year later for $80, go buy lottery tickets instead.

We bought our first house in Virginia Beach at 23 right out of graduate and flight school .