The notion that European building are built to a higher standard is, to my experience, unsupportable.

That was unfortunate for BP to add credibility 2X to this notion and especially for investors who then got the bait and switch routine.

They primarily seem intent on knocking the notion that buying your own house is an investment and they rely heavily on geographic mobility to chase COL optimization and increase earning potential by hopping jobs. 

I grew up in a country and culture where you can trust almost everyone.My upbringing strongly emphasized ethics, kindness and generosity as the most important personal attributes.American culture seems to support notions that greed is good and its like a competition of who can claw their way to them top at the peril of others.I have tried to adapt but I have no intention to stay in this sterile, cold and dangerous environment long term. 

Some people think a job is the only way to have security...I don't share that notion and their negativity has not stopped me one bit.  

This is definitely an interesting question, and I would lean toward the notion that it's simply more convenient to you if you get your license to also pay for access to the MLS.

Debt and risk go hand in hand and I can’t make blanket statements of what people *should* do without understanding their overall risk exposure and personal risk tolerance.As for the notion that the tenant pays the interest, I think that confuses the issue: the tenancy generates income, the property has expenses, one of which may be interest (and which may have tax advantages).

You have your preconceived notions and I'm not going to try to change your minds.

It only help our profession grow better at communicating with our clients and change the perceived notions of what we do.Point 1 - This is not an exceptable practice that you should be bringing up with your architect.

Hi Cassidy - This is not legal advice, you would have to talk to your attorney for that but this is my advice as an experienced landlord:If your tenants had a term lease that they are breaking early, basic contract law supports the notion that they are on the hook for the full terms of the lease but you must do your best to mitigate your damages by getting a qualified renter into the unit as soon as possible.