They're the sturdy base of this forum. 

I pay for slightly better than minimum stainless steel (ss) appliances, and stackable washers and dryers: fridge with gray sides instead of black (unless I’m putting it in a cabinet, then just make sure the handle is ss), but don’t splurge for an ice maker unless included (150ish more), Range has sturdy Grates with ss knobs, top and behind knobs (150 more) and is usually a 5 burner, dishwasher is solid ss with buttons on top ($100 more), over range microwave more stainless with a look similar to the range (25-50 more).

But I am also tied to a leash, and working a job I don't like.

Any new client/contractor relationship should be kept on a short leash.

As long as we're the reserve currency for the world, shouldn't be an issue.However, politicians love spending money no matter how large the deficit.Giving them more tax revenue would make it worse since they'll think they have that much more to spend.Unfortunately, the only leash we have on politicians in the form of taxes we don't want to pay. 

I have a brand new tub from Lowes, Along with the "sturdi-fit" tub surround from home depot.

The boy who typically took the dog onto the common area to go to the bathroom could barely keep it under controlled when leashed. 

Some contractors have to be put on pretty tight leashes with a penalty for going overtime.

  $200/mo is not worth a landlord leash.  

I'm still playing it by ear and investing in the (2) properties I have under contract also to stay a bit more liquid and happy I went with single family homes that have sturdy fences for my tenants to ward off this superbug.