I do believe that Tim was wrong about a macro-economic aspect of the insurance industry and I do not think there is any shame in that.

Disclosure is another important aspect.

I am just saying that blame should be tailored to people's obligations and it is ultimately we who are responsible for the financial decisions that affect our families.Finally, with respect to the title of this thread, why would we blame realtors for this mess?

Most of us probably agree that sitting in front of someone lecturing at us for 8 hours a day is not the best way to learn logic, problem solving and other aspects of education that are just as important as the facts.

I am sick of the govt. interfering in all aspects of our lives.

The rental aspect will, again, be a complete business unto it's own which will be treated as such.

This has been my most frustrating aspect of looking at REO's.As a seller I must disclose any known defects, but banks can keep it a secret if they know about these problems.9 out of 10 REO's I look at have some sort of damage usually due to vandals.

I don't know how anyone can answer your question without knowing every aspect of the property.1.

Quick update just so you don't forget on the I'm a sexy beast thread regarding a deal that is involving members of BP in every aspect.

What contributions do landlords make to a community, from a socio-economic aspect, if any?