DVH was/is mostly purchasing non-performing notes at such a steep discount that it didn't matter if he only made recovery on some small percent, the aggregate made it profitable. 

If we do make a swift recovery, then the seller's market that we've been in for the last few years will likely continue. 

You can read about that experience here:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/295592-finally-collected-on-a-small-claims-judgment-against-an-ex-tenantUltimately, if you decide not to go the small claims route, you should at least consider reporting the debt on your former tenant's credit report through a company like Rent Recovery Service or AOA Debt Reporting Service.

With unemployment over 20%, it's going to be a slow recovery I fear.  

The tax is on the partner due to full recovery of tax basis in his/her partnership interest, and then some. 

This is a spectacular recovery for contract signings, and goes to show the resiliency of American consumers and their desire for homeownership.

June and July's numbers will show a starting point of recovery.

Alternatively, if foreign countries beat us to recovery, their investment markets may present better growth opportunities for investors which can devalue the dollar and force the end to any sort of QE (that'd be strange but not more surreal than current reality). 

Those expecting a "V-shaped" recovery for our economy are now disappointed.

My other issue that I am getting when speaking to mortgage lenders is that I am a professional athlete where I play overseas basketball.