Downsides include the usual downsides of partnerships :-) Also a bit unsure about approaching family and friends for this kind of deal in this economic climate.

But remember it’s not always a price and building when buying international (overseas) one also need to check the climate, political stability, economic conditions, health care, letting potential & law n order situation.

But since " I think you'll like the libertarian position, at least on economics and individual rights.

It is a matter of the economic times and the reoports that happened to come out immediateley following the Pres.

From here, we should consider the economic principle of what is called progression.

These are neighborhoods receiving targeted public and private sector assistance that offer significant opportunities for local economic growth.

Federal tax credits are issued through HUD to states under their economic development/finance departments, or the state housing and development authority.

Does the neighborhood feel "comfortable", not too many cars parked on the streets overnight, not ANY cars parked in yards, lawns mowed and not messy, they don't have to all look like yard of the month, but "pride of ownership" shows through in all socio-economic classes!

Good place to be buying from right now and for the next while with the economic and industrial oil boom that is happening.

What I have observed is a complete and utterly contemptable attitude towards capitalism and free enterprise and an almost religious fervor for larger government "solutions" to economic problems.