Originally, I saw an opportunity to become a "straw buyer" and purchase a small house under rent to own contract until they could buy it off me, but my dad just didn't feel comfortable having his son responsible for his home and that I couldn't afford one of their needs anyways in the area even after I suggested selling my Cobra to fund the down payment - but then he felt guilty about me sacrificing my car.

This 2250 represents what you can qualify for in terms of mortgage, tax, insurance, and home owner association dues assuming you have $0 monthly obligations (car, student loans, credit cards, boat payment, etc).

It's just a pick-up location.Also, it may surprise you how much can you fit into a car/suv.

Well you had to be a RE professional to take the deduction and or use the new build in your trade or business IE car deal builds new store he got 50% write off..

I can buy the car and have no payments.

Ahhh propane vs natural gas would potentially change that decision.As far as how to deal with the partial tank issue I'd put the tank level in the lease agreement similar to if you rented a car.

@Carly Staehlin welcome to BP!

I have a property I'm going to flip and am considering installing engineered hardwood in the main living areas.

Get on a plane or in the car and go see the property.

My goals are pay off all debt (student loan, car loan) save about 20k and buy either a duplex or triplex.