It cost him just about $100k to have it built out (This was before lumbar was the most precious commodity on earth). 

We're in a similar situation, Makeda, only it's a lot more than $700.Unfortunately, in our case the seller's agent is holding up the close because lowering the purchase price will affect her precious comps.

Time is such a precious commodity.

All it takes is one bad cat owner that lets their precious kitty crap and urinate everywhere.

The difference is that they let you invest in alternative investments such as real estate, notes, commodities, precious metals, etc.

The following covers the differences and similarities between a solo 401k and an IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m).

However, I don't see a problem with continuing to average in, even during a downturn.More importantly, I think real estate is the best hedge against the markets ;)And I think the next best hedges are precious metals and bitcoin.I think the dollar is going to see a real devaluation, and lose its standing as the world reserve currency, bitcoin as sovereign and decentralised money will take its place.

Initially there was precious little land reserved for commercial development but the city is working to rectify that by re-zoning lots previously classified residential into commercial to attract retail and other uses and provide more diversified amenities to neighborhoods.

With many neighbors making a living harvesting fish, shellfish and crustaceans (lobsters, crabs,etc.) and the precious water supply, us islanders are much more aware of the impact we have on our island's natural resources.

Originally posted by @Precious Thompson:When doing a seller financing deal do the deed transfer over to the future buyer name?