Modern and simple, and very much serves the main purpose of defining the spaces.

That is exactly why they dont do it with the modern textured shingles,,,they dont lay well at all.

Im thinking of putting maybe half of it in stocks and other half in real estate.In bangkok, a newly built mid-end condo, with modern facilities, carparks,for a 1 bed, 40 sqm in good location, fairly near sky train and fully furnished is maybe around 3m-4m baht. agency says i cud get around 22k-25k baht a month but im guessing its prob more like 15k-20k baht. most Thai wages will not be able to afford the rent, but its ideal for expats working in bkk. so the return is maybe around 6% before all costs, vacancy periods and appreciation/depreciation.ive been reading a lot of negative and pessimistic views about condo as a buy-to-let especially in bkk. there r so many condos in bkk and many being built as land is not scarce yet cos old buildings can be cleared and new projects started easy. and other factors i dont know. also traffic is a nightmare and the condos that are centrally located (and most expensive) have one of the worst traffics (altho it wud prob be near sky train or underground which would be ok for expats.keep in mind that i ll be paying in lump sum, wouldnt mind to gain some real estate exposure (im fairly interested in the industry),do you think its worth it to buy a condo in bkk as a buy-to-let?

I think I will go this route as the PMI will not add a significant % to the interest when compared with interest I would pay to get that 20k by other means (student loans not paid off).I have found a house listed at 125k that is a 3/2 1000 sq. ft. ranch with nice updates (granite countertops, hardwood refinish, cherry wood cabinets, finished basement, modern bathrooms, etc.), garage, deck, and an 800 sq. ft., finished, basement.

This society emphasizes entitlement on every level.

In todays liberal law-suit happy society, someone could point a finger at you and say you didn't act in the seller's best interest while negotiating the short.

If you see a person in bell bottoms and a tie dye shirt, you know that's 70's, and if you see a ranch house with a Japanese inspired entry and a 5/12 or shallower roof, with large windows, situated across almost the entire lot with a large front and back yard and a lot of stone work, you know you're looking at midcentury modern- in my area that puts it firmly in the late 50's to mid 60's.

A safety net is fine in a wealthy society.

A resale in 5 yrs or so would entail a complete repaint and carpet but would probably still be modernized from the recent rehab.

I was beginning to think this webpage was full of the people from the area I live in. 32 views and no responses...It's hard to be motivated in a society of people where .03% of them are helpful!