Will be very interesting to see how this market adapts and develops with all of the economic and social changes being accelerated by this crisis.

As long as the person doesn't get discouraged and is willing to adapt, there's really no issue in how you go about setting goals and achieving your ambitions.

On the other hand, your laws have forced some pretty good adaptation of technology.

As we know, the IRS Tangible Property Regs implemented the BAR Test (Betterment, Adaption, Restoration).

(I have experienced a fair number of focus groups here where the out-of-town moderator seemed frustrated by our inconsistent feedback, FWIW.)Ultimately, if a developer can adaptively re-use existing buildings and/or build new projects for middle income folks that prop up the surrounding community -- transit-oriented development, good grocery stores, improved infrastructure, and decent schools -- they would probably do well in outer NE or SE Portland, Aloha/Hillsboro, Troutdale, Gresham, Clackamas, and other surrounding communities.  

The country doesn't have an army.Costa Rica found a gold mine many, many years ago in promoting nature and the environment and adapted the slogan "Pura Vida" as a way of life (Pure life)Having said all that, as the result of the international economic slowdown, Costa Rica start to feel the pinch as well.

It may not be as easy as you think to adapt what you're considering to residential use.

I was asking as an alternative for YOUR deals,,,I am NOT asking on behalf of my own self,,,altho I may try to adapt some to myself some day!!

For 27.5 years, please.Is it Betterment, Adaptation or Restoration? 

A commercial underwriter should be able to adapt.