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So essentially you can't really judge if the opportunity is right for you because he wouldn't tell you anything about what you could expect down the road & by time you got to that point it was past the time to get your refund. 

Something has to get better in that market as the regulations are too confining and essentially up to interpretation by the city explore you engage with.

More states are creating "just cause" eviction laws, essentially stating the landlord must allow the tenant to remain in the property except for a few specific situations.It won't end well.

He's essentially lost $150K.Run the numbers if he was renting it for 5 years (minus mortgage, property taxes, repairs, etc). 

More possible is reducing immigration to a net zero or negative number over time, which would have essentially the same effect as mass deportation but over a longer, controlled timeline.

Highlighting unique property features is essential.

Essentially the government grabs title and sees you in court to determine just compensation after the fact, for the value of the land at the time of the take.

Understanding cash flow and expenses is essential.

A good GC is essential, especially for remote projects.