However, the overall gist I get from reading all the ensuing comments is that Ben resents the fact that some people live in markets that currently exhibit greater appreciation than his market does.

Of course one of the top things I've wanted was a Lamborghini because they exhibited power and grace.

I am a newbie from Castaic, Santa Clarita, CA and I joined BP in October but I have been actively listening to the podcasts and reading as much as I can to learn about REI.I work an interesting job as I do not have a 9-5, but I currently work (for W-2 purposes) in the Motion Picture/Television Industry.  

Now your comments exhibit plain ignorance...

It is just taking market share away from traditional television.

Here are the rules:Passive Activity Loss ATG - Exhibit 2.4: Real Estate Professionals

I may consider selling between $715-735 to help keep my shirt firmly on my back or at least reduce my loss after fees.As for the possible fraud: I pulled paperwork last night and the allotment was listed on the HUD, had a signed addendum, and an extra exhibit lisitng the allotment, all signed off by my lawyer.

However, heading into the fall it will be difficult to sustain that momentum in purchases because the lack of supply is already exhibiting a constraint on sales activity.

But the sign of a good HML is how they work deals out as well.If your borrower goes dark on you .. well its Katy bar the door.. if your borrower exhibits top notch Character then you go to the ends of the earth for them.that's my take on it..

The heat it usually not a issue, because of the distance between fire place and the television especially if a mantle is built for the fire place.