There is also a bit of grass in the front yard, which they also have a front door to a small front stoop.  

I just cut grass for a living.

While cutting grass the other day my landscaper alerted me that someone was in the property and he was told by the individuals that they purchased the property via tax sales.  

I also have a couple friends in the area that could help me out if need be - but I would rather not ask them for favors if I can help it.The first crack in my logic: One of my tenants let me know that the sprinklers turn on 3 times a day and the grass is very soggy.

The Fed announced that it was buying massive amounts of short-term debt from banks.

Bottom line, don't bet against the Fed, you will lose every time.

But I know when I'm presented with a five year profit and loss projection that has assumptions about appreciation, inflation and future expenses I'm being fed a pile of poo.

The trouble with that was with the gasoline rationing, there weren't many cars on the road.The only reason that many breeds of dog survived the rationing was that they were fed road kill.

She received monthly payments for years, but they eventually stopped a few years ago.Her husband died 6 years ago, and the house is too large for her to maintain by herself (keep clean, cut the grass, utility bills, etc.).

Let's just hope the Fed isn't that short-sighted