Can you imagine going into a gas station with a sign out front saying gas was $2.59 a gallon, and when you went to pump the gas you first had to pay a $15.00 fee for using their pump, an $8.00 "lot fee" for parking you car in front of their pumps on their property, a $17.00 "roof" fee because there is an awning over the pumps, and a  $14.00 "snack bar" fee to cover the fact that should you feel the need for a cool refreshing beverage, you have the option of walking in and purchasing an Icee for $1.99?

We also have a pretty steady economy and a desirable downtown  area!

A 2/2 house and a 3/2 are not comparable for most people even if they have the same sq footage. 

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Though, it can help with ARV and a potential refi/heloc down the road, which could help you get into the next deal.

not sure how that plays in .My landlock situation was quite complicated.. and Chicago missed it.. they have been 2 years battling to get it done for me.. we had a neighbor and a state owned trail to cross. turns out the state owned trail there is NO way to force that in Oregon.. but the buyer for the property is the local metro open space. so the state kind of rolled over .. but they did not have to.. then we had the neighbor that we had to sue.. 

Off street parking and a back yard.

My fear is that after 1 year and a day, the furnace and/or water heater go out....and I'm left with a huge bill to replace those.

My fear is that after 1 year and a day, the furnace and/or water heater go out....and I'm left with a huge bill to replace those.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.