And for many that's simply not an option.When prices go up statewide, the lower-end markets get pinched the hardest.

LOL, it's the poor slobs standing out there with signs and going to rallies who will feel the pinch that they brought upon themselves by the division caused....when you're trying to pay your mortgage, I'll be sitting in my paid off home....but for the sake of the country, you better find ways to work together.

I had replaced an exterior faucet not too long ago, in a pinch in a hard to get to spot in the house and it was $125 materials and labor.

I still pinch myself because it's hard to believe, myself. 

HOWEVER, pre-tax investing blows away both, and company match pre-tax blows pre-tax investing away.Therefore, as long as you have a job, I recommend the following priority, which I've done for 20+ years:1) Pick a couple luxuries in life that you don't have to pinch pennies on.

If I ever got in a pinch, I feel comfortable to know that I can tap my homes equity at 3.75% (current rate) versus using credit card debt at 18%+.  

I know it's not always best to pinch pennies, but that's part of how I've gotten to where I am today... one time fees are one thing, but those monthly pennies add up over the long run.I think I'll start the Rentec free trial and compare the user friendliness.I looked into the Rentalutions.  

Europe is already feeling the pinch, and Russia, India and China are grabbing control of important commodities.

@Heather WearBeing a realtor allowed me to be very familiar with he the market and what total price I could afford or pinch to an investor to build at and still be able to have a ROI that cash flows.  

Still pinching myself.