I'm not about to back down just because my cold-footed/greedy seller decided to sell to someone else because they offered more.

It's the best way they can serve their greedy heart..just saying.Plus, If you are having to raise rent year over year just to cover the expenses, I'd venture to say the numbers weren't run very well from the beginning.

I agree that you won't see much appreciation - in fact it may De-preciate; I know that area and you're correct in saying @Chris Lofstrand it's not prime so I wouldn't factor that in just yet.Now don't get me wrong, I'm not suggesting you get greedy or be cheap (there are enough of those investors in the falls already), just be investor savvy. 

Generally, greedy and self-absorbed people who end up lonely.

My initial turn off with Renatus is this: The sales pitch reminded me of sleazy commodities retail brokers. the pitch was slick for someone naive and greedy or jealous. 

People get greedy and want top of the market.

Housing in this country isn't a boat or a car, next to food, shelter is a social responsibility, something that many greedy, selfish and self centered types overlook.

I am a 35 year old full time farmer and Stock option trader.

Our CPA is saying we will be classified as a dealer/trader and subject self employment tax on the first 150k then regular short term capital gains tax.

However, they got greedy and invested their 1031 Exchange funds in auction rate securities and the QI ended up taking the entire company down.