Levitt Builders who just went belly up in Myrtle Beach had a contract that didn't put the deposits in escrow so now that they've filed for bankruptcy those folks are out thousands of dollars.

Greece goes belly up it will take the market it with it for a little bit.

Is the juice necessarily worth the squeeze? 

Many managers, it should be noted, will disagree with this policy, arguing that significant debt juices the returns for equity owners.

I could not agree more that this is a great time to buy depending on income/location/price point.My initial intention was to compare an Investment Property (i.e. non-owner-occupied) with other asset classes (i.e. cash/stock/bond/commodities/pork bellies).

I ask two questions to get started.1. how many in the room are RE agents.. about 60% raise there hands.2. how many of you are private or HM lenders about 50% raise there hands.that's were you find private lenders BELLY TO BELLY NOT on the interenet.. lest you be separated from small dollars with all the scammers that promise you the moon just to steal a few hundred bucks from you  200 to 500.... once you do that a few times you probably figure it out.And BP has a lot of lender scammers trolling this site so careful..

I'm definitely following to see how you get funding and squeeze more juice out of your existing assets.  

Just remember there are lurkers on this site that are private but still find you through the SEO juice of Google for BP postings.The largest contact I have made on this site is an individual close to a net worth of 9 figures.I have met many at 7 to 8 figures.

Then, last year after 30 years retirement, writing a 1.4 million dollar check as a downpayment on 154 units, got the juices flowing and some trepidation.

Frequently in life we have the butch and sundance situation.Take a leap of faith or die.It sounds like you were there..............Just remeber that all you need is a roof over your head food in your belly and a family you love.What else in life is needed or important.........NOTHINGso if you lose everything it is a lesson life has thrown your way.You just keep getting up dusting yourself off and getting back on the horse until it is broken.Your best bet is to find a mentor.