Here is what the following charts show as our current situation.50% of households now received at least one federal check monthly.Nearly half pays zero income tax (yes, I'm aware they pay other taxes but so does the other half already).50 years ago the annual federal transfers was equal to 24 billion in today's dollars – in 2010 that number had risen to $2.2 trillion in transfer of money, goods, and services, which was nearly a 100 fold increase AFTER adjusting for inflation!

The thinking is that cash flow will buffer any additional fall in home values.Historically, appreciating properties have been the better investment because of inflation and the fact that there are only so many good areas in a city.You might consider lower cap properties that are in higher demand that would be found in areas that are desirable.

By including utilities you inflate your asking price.

Be careful for highly inflated shipping costs which will jack the price up.

Keep in mind, I was actually selling at market value, not some inflated pipe dream.

Bryan, First, I only respectfully disagree when I see something which is extremely off base, granted I do enjoy a good debate, I want anyone to get the most accurate information and not be dissuaded by inflated fear factors.

There are a million ways to inflate value.

The appraisal was grossly inflated.

And any help or what to watch out for.I am not going into this as a major money maker but I just wonder how likely a condo or other vacation property will keep up or ahead of inflation or be about the same as I would make on conservative investing the same amount.I am just starting to think about this so if you can point out any good things to read or just tips in general it will be greatly appreciated.

Historically, after you reach the bottom of a housing bust, prices don't reach their previous inflation adjusted highs for 8-10 years.