What about mosquitoes and spiders;).They can be a small problem occasionally, especially if there is a food source...dog food, chicken feed, they often hang out around wood piles.  

@Alex Craig  that's a good perspective.. my desire with the site was to Frankly out some of the very poor players and have the upper echelon move up the food chain as it were.. and I think we are seeing that..

So now I am looking into buying multi family because I feel I have more control over its value.As you read more about what's available you will hone in on what best suits you and then you can have laser focus on that strategy.Hope this gave you some food for thought, I look forward to seeing you around the forums. 

This is a career change for me as declining health (cancer survivor with ongoing complications) may cause me to need to have a job with greater flexibility.

to add to the reply from Zach. that is also the case in ft worth, but with one minor detail. you can prune overhanging tree limbs as long as it doesn't jeopardize the trees health. this has happened to me on my personal property.

You should find it in Total Wine and Whole Foods later this month.

I'm sure as you know, everything is within walking distance, and it's a very big food/bar scene, but not in a negative way.

I could argue that the down payment is coming from income, as I'm working full time, and the loan is for tuition/rent/food (living expenses). 

They are doing some rehabs currently and it's a beautiful property with a wonderful food garden in the front and back. 

We are in Pharma and Food sales.