(http://www.climatedepot.com monitors the climategate debacle continuously if you're not informed on the topic) Ah, yes, Climate Depot...

As you can imagine, the economic and political climate has caused many in my occupation as school/librarians to grow frantic.

Arguably, the WORLDS' best climate.

What would you prognosticate the difference in ROI between this loan and taking the $$$ and purchasing an investment property in this economic climate (sf/bay area).Thank you very much.

Based on your experience, is it not impossible that they could do this in this lending climate?

You don't say where you are, which makes a difference climate-wise.

I may refinance when I have a larger performing portfolio and the lending climate improves.

The current political climate in which we must do business is so pervasive I think it is unwise if not impossible to keep political considerations out of future considerations.

No where else in the world can you change the political and cultural climate of where you like while staying within the border of that country.

I actually live in California though, so you will have to hit me up the next time you visit the west coast.As far as finding a buyer, it is definitely a little tougher in today's economic climate, but if you are buying your properties for the right price, you should have no problem selling them as you will still be able to offer killer deals to your investors.Investor group meetings are a great way to network and meet legitimate potential buyers for your properties.