Putting on roof $2500 diy, but permit and crane needed to get unit on roof and it is dangerous.

Now, my 2nd Mercury Grand Marquee (1st one rusted dangerously on the frame in 6 months) for under $1700 has lasted me a year now and even being the ugliest car at the stop light doesn't bother me anymore.

So, while you pay more up front, and therefore can't buy as many to begin with, they offer distinct advantages.  

The only danger in ground leases are when they close to renewal.

It was very dangerous to put all of my eggs in one basket. 

It's dangerous advice as a sound bite for people who might have a hundred bucks in their savings account.

Umm, anything your going to get for 30k in Baltimore, is probably going to need a serious rehab, unless your buying in the most dangerous areas.  

Some are preferable to others, especially in distinct areas.

Hi Jordan, It can be dangerous to purchase real estate sight unseen from a remote location, and can result in accidentally losing a lot of money.Are you an accredited investor ($200,000 a year in income for the last two years are over $1 million in assets)?

I'm assuming that pre-foreclosures are in the same boat as well.Actually, pre-foreclosures are in more dangerous waters, a short sale the bank just won't go there, screwing around with a foreclosure takes on a blend of federal compliance and consumer issues, cause a delay and you can get nailed.