It's usually good practice to be overly conservative and to retain excess capital for repairs etc, so I wouldn't go out and spend all of your cash at once.

I see it working in theory, but have not heard of it in practice.  

What is been practiced is that the east indian builders will extend the roof behind the edge of the house.

You mentioned no rent control, can you tell me what that means?

"Control everything, own nothing."

I then no longer have payment problems.That ruling has t do with the value but the court still can do what is referred to as a "cram down" reducing amounts that have nothing to do with the value of the collateral or dismiss it entirely for non-compliance.Next, if you're renting the car, good for you, if you're simply a secured creditor, it's unlawful collection practice, you're basically denying use.

You are going to have to do some damage control.

The other thing is that the lead time is what is, we have absolutely no control over it.

Let me know if you want any good starters...I am more into the practical ones (like a classic Leigh Robinson Landlording type book) ...many great ones out there...Best of luck

Though I will say that if you do go that route, make sure you get the proper training and practice, practice, practice.