We need to get into the details at a later date to understand more about timing, but economics can give us hints as to the general direction of the market over time and with so much uncertainty still, that might be the best we can hope for.Short Term Demand Goes DownI believe that in the short run, commercial real estate values (and other financial asset values) will decrease, with a period of reinflation leading to valuations much higher than their pre-crisis levels.

The case worker replied, it matters to me.Anyways, if you read above, there is a hint to what kind of section 8 tenant not to get.Terry

Hint:  don't let the seller do it.Also, how will this condition be administered? 

Use the mantra of "diversification" and hint or say outright that you plan to reinvest the profits in other areas and you both hope you can call upon him for his expertise.

I see hints of the awkwardness you describe...the slightly rising ceiling and the hallway feel of that open space with the staircase.

But the hints weren’t enough to keep many of them safe.

When it comes to loaning from my IRA, I would be reluctant to have purchase agreement in both names (acting almost as business partners) and then having the IRA "transact" with that borrower/business partner  That approach might be perfectly kosher, but when it comes to my IRA, I like to keep things super clear and avoid anything that could even hint at the smell of a prohibited transaction. 

At any rate his buddy is more likely to get helpful hints than some agent from another firm.You have to make a judgment call though, as you want to make sure you don't end up with an unethical one that will really try to fleece you by pretending there are higher offers.

At any rate his buddy is more likely to get helpful hints than some agent from another firm.You have to make a judgment call though, as you want to make sure you don't end up with an unethical one that will really try to fleece you by pretending there are higher offers.

, we would be working for free for a large chunk of the year.If you are a non-resident alien (I can't tell but I think you're hinting in your post), you'll want to make sure your CPA is well versed in the US tax obligations applicable to that fact pattern.