The problem with this scenario is that fuel costs are volatile right now and rapidly rising.

I'd die of boredom.Comodities and for-ex are too volatile for me.

That is a very important factor to consider, especially in volatile times and when you want to buy and hold.

The only downside of that period was that the economy was highly volatile with periods of great growth followed by periods of extreme recessions.2.

Locate others with money and borrow from them, giving them a specific rate of return and security through a deed of trust, promissory note, and named on insurance policy.You can find them by starting with friends, family, business associates, etc. and move on to other public sources such as self-directed IRA owners or those with other retirement plans such as 401k's.Showing them a great rate of return, withouyt the volatility of the stock market in a proven system you have done should land you private lenders.

If all are relatively new the volatility of cash flow wouldn't seem to be as much of a concern (we can infer purchase price is affected here) as otherwise.All assets are based on their ability to perform.

Interest rates are very volatile right now.

Gas prices and the industry have been volatile.

Maybe your cash investors had the cash invested and are waiting for the markets to recover.Either way, I would't panic after four days, especially in this volatile economic market.Peter

I understand that the market is volatile right now...but surely the housing market can't sink any lower than it already has.