The one thing working for me now is the press.

The broker would get a lot of bad press if he or she sued for the commission, even if they are entitled to it.

It seems like the projects we hear about in the press usually involve very well connected people and I was wondering if the every day investor follows behind and if that strategy is a good one or not.

Hard costs can also be equipment, like a printing press, turret puch machine, bull dozer or vehicles in equipment financing and leasing.If we are saying "hard money" in that sence, then all real estate financing is "hard money".

When March 2013 comes around and the next big auction happens Il be ready again with some money to get another deal even if the Fed continues its printing press.

Buyers expect these problems, and if you fix them (and get a warranty), buyers consider it a plus, not a negative (here in Atlanta, any foundation problems are a negative, even if they're fixed).So, that was a big learning experience for us...When we purchased the house, it appeared that one of the walls was severely bowed due to settling and static pressure (water pressing from the exterior onto the wall).

If only state law applies, or if state law applies additionally, I would be hard pressed to think of a state that would not have a similar exemption as to federal.The truth of the matter is that the government, state or federal, do not have the time or resources to regulate personal, private transactions.

Here are SEC press releases.

Originally posted by Bill Gulley:So, the old framers I don't believe ever invisioned much beyond muskets, I don't think farmers had cannons either, seems that was accepted and common sence.They also didn't envision "the press" being beyond newspapers and magazines either.

Although now that I see the North State Bancorp press release, their action does make financial sense.