Hence, welfare and section 8 reliance for decades.

And it's very easily seen as a step transaction apart from the reliance on the safe harbor.2.

The reliance on brokers for filling tenant spots in commercial always worried me.

Remember, real estate investment involves risks, such as reliance on tenant payments (like you mentioned) and potential, unexpected, property maintenance/repair issues.In conclusion, both strategies have their merits.

But that had to do with so many different factors that are unique to Detroit (e.g. over-reliance on one industry, CRAZY politics/corruption, CRAZY union issues, a wide geographic area that made it very expensive to provide necessary governmental services, etc.).

This is especially true when you utilize low money down to purchase multifamily.Caution with Out-of-State Investing: Investing out of state entails complexities and reliance on unfamiliar parties, which may pose challenges compared to local investments where you can easily drive to and learn more quickly about.Realistic Assessment of "Cashflow" Markets: While investing in cheaper, cashflow-focused markets out of state is popular, it's important to recognize that the numbers on paper often differ from reality, and success stories may not represent the norm.Manage Expectations: Be wary of overly optimistic narratives and calculations, and ensure your investment decisions are grounded in realistic expectations and thorough research.

Navigating these from a distance can be more challenging.Market Risk: You might not be as immediately aware of changes in the market dynamics, and reacting to market shifts can be more challenging when you're not physically present.Travel Costs and Time: Visiting your property or dealing with issues may require more time and resources, especially if it's a considerable distance away.In summary, investing out-of-state offers the potential for diversification and higher returns, but it requires careful planning, reliance on local experts, and a willingness to adapt to different market dynamics.

I think by BP doing any verification of such issues actually opens the door to an implied reliance on BP and thereby creating a laibility issue.

Self-reliance - Don't ask busy people to get/give you things that you can get on your own in 30 seconds.

If the war continues it will result in about 10 years of adjustment that will be paid for primarily by the working class.Over the term I am hopeful that Canada will move away from reliance on the US for manufacturing and ultimatly strengthen our own economy....but it will be a long haul.