I've never been a defendant, only the LL in evictions, but still ran into rulings that I didn't expect (tenant allowed to remain for a set time, my damage claims reduced or not allowed).

However, when others (friends, co-workers, etc.) criticize her for investing in real estate, she turns into a tiger and defends our actions.

That is as absurd as Rent Control.So tell me, all you folks who are defending Obama, "Do you feel all warm and fuzzy about the current economic climate in the United States?"

I guess according to the law YOU should flee YOUR property, then IF the criminal takes a shot at you, and misses, then, and only then do you have the right to defend yourself.That's just wrong.

We play very heavy Christian rock, lead worship at a church that ministers to the homeless and down trodden in Ft Worth.

LOLMan the views some of you have are crazy.Some not posting but reading this venom will NEVER want to work with you on a deal because of your views of brokers/agents.Really,really think about that for a minute.I think in this topic there are many problems. 1.You ARE NOT required to be a REALTOR to conduct real estate as a licensed broker/agent.Now your local state MLS might be owned by a REALTOR organization or not and require it.Also if they don't require it your Broker might require it in their Independant Contractor agreement.In my state Georgia you ARE NOT required to be a REALTOR for mls access.I am the broker owner and have 24 agents.2.There is collusion from investors just as much as NAR.Many people will do illegal or unethical things for money.I don't know how many times investors will play with fire only to be burned when HUD comes back and says the scheme that an investor ran is now illegal and they will be prosecuted for it.3.If a broker/agent can't defend their commission do you really want them helping you with your buying or selling??

I can't believe I'm defending this because I do generally believe in free market.

This makes sence and can be defended.

We talked with our builder (who is also incredulous at this stunt) and he suggested that we just sit and listen to what the board has to say, tell them thank you, and then use their words against them to defend our case at the next meeting.

Hi all,So up here in Canada, the finance minister is contemplating the idea of lowering personal debt by making it harder to purchase a home.