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Granted, you have to store it & schlep it back & forth, but if you need to do multiple driveways, patios, block walls, sheds, dirty siding, etc. it might be worth thinking about.

Hmmm, I had to pay extra money for groceries this month with Thanksgiving and all, and I'm nice to the Grocery Store people.  

Only to find that it was not the store with the discounted flooring I wanted (home depot had the flooring)....

I'm getting $1.89/ft online for my local store. 

There are many 2-families in (downtown) Framingham for example that are more affordable and appear to be good investments on paper (close to commuter rail, stores, lot of rentals) but everybody knows that investing in a less than favorable neighborhoods is a huge risk.

I would offer them packages.  1) a predetermined (you pick) place to stay funded by you, plus a grocery store gift card to replace food and supplies needed for them to clean.  2) they can stay wherever and you will discount their rent based on a prorated rate and a grocery store gift card to replace food and supplies needed for them to clean. 

As long as it's in good shape, you can pressure wash and reseal with Snow Coat or White Roof Seal at most home supply stores. i.e.

There are tons of stores (starbucks, 711, Mcdonalds, rite aid, Lowes) etc with a 1/2 mile radius.My main question is - how do I figure out the best use of the space? 

I import all my lists into Podio and store them there.