When our choices require action by other individuals, those other individuals should have a choice to participate or abstain.

will apparently never be met, I will henceforth abstain from PM discussions.  

But if your getting a masters to purchase real estate with your own funds (possibly with the help of others through syndication) it may be better to abstain from a masters.

Pl, abstain from trolling making disparaging, denigrating and disingenuous commentsI appreciate in advance comments that provide other differing views and insights to all readers alike.

However, you must abstain from general solicitation like saying on a BP forum "I am offering 8% preferred return if you invest in my deal" or something like that.

I am told that it's in the abstaining mortgage stage, and should close by end of August.

Lenders will want to see that you can use credit responsibly not just abstain from using it.Anywhere can be a good space for beginners to enter if they are sufficiently prepared and capable.

Or, why do you abstain from short-term leasing?

Thats a personal decision between a person and his/her doctor at the least and others have religious reasons to abstain as well. 

I would definitely like to abstain from requesting a preapproval letter from my investors.