Construction is the primary industry feeling the crunch here, although could get a boost from federal project money in 09.

The price difference from your contract price and your new sales price to the end buyer is your profit.You will want to look more into it and beware of certain moral obligations like (never putting a property under contract if you do not have the full intentions or capability to close it yourself.)

A similar model could exist for a high volume wholesale business that re-invests their cash profits into income producing properties that is aquired at bargain prices as well.The immediate boost in cashflow on an investment property comes form a combo of buying low, using leverage, and getting favorable financing terms and locking in strong leases on your units.

Boosting tourism would help, but national security is a big thing with USA, maybe promoting in countries that are part of NATO etc, and pushing educational institutions, Disneyworld, whatever might bring in foreign money?

I am not saying that is a bad thing as you SHOULD be paid for your services, only to point out your opinionated statement does not come without bias.Alfred,If you are not "too hot" on retirement or tax deferred vehicles, you need to get hot as they are one of the greatest strategies/advantages to planning for retirement.I would NOT suggest you pull the cash out with your 20 month deferred plan as you will not only pay the marginal tax rate on the withdrawl, but you will also get hit with an additional 10% penalty.That said, you will basically end up with only 1/2 of your funds after taxes and penalties.I would strongly urge you to reconsider that course of action and educate yourself more on the subject, both right here on BP and any other sources such as books, news articles, programs, etc.If you are self-employed, I believe the solo 401k and now, the 401(a) plan to be a great choice over the SDI.For those you are not self employed, the SDI is a great feature, much more beneficial than IRA accounts managed by others who ONLY care about how many fees and commissions they can earn from you, regardless of the fact that you make or lose money.There are several legal and moral strategies to use qualified plan funds and benefit yourself outside of the plan all while benefiting the plan at the same time.

I see absolutely nothing morally or ethically wrong with my strategy... and I advise all of my students to do it.

The government- sponsored enterprise known as Farmer Mac said it boosted capital by $50 million after issuing preferred stock and retiring other debt.

From a cash flow perspective, those income taxes on the flip are going to further boost your case for holding and renting...but it's only a delay since you'll obviously have to realize the gains at some point!

Public and private projects were undertaken to give a boost to the city and surrounding communities while attracting tourism and new residents.

Morally i feel it is the right thing to do and landlords cherish long term tenants such as these.