Or should we all just ignore what's happening around us and assume that real estate values will continue a meteoric rise despite the US being on the brink of financial collapse and a significant amount of people being a single paycheck away from homelessness. 

i never sell unless (1) my original investment thesis turns out to be wrong or (2) the neighborhood turns south (ex increasing crime, homeless shelter built next door etc)If you are considered in selling, instead consider a cash out refinance that way you can pull your money out tax-free. 

Portland has recently gained national attention due to issues such as homelessness, drug problems, gun violence, and rising crime rates.

To be more specific I wish anyone providing Affordable housing for low income elderly, people with disabilities or helping transition people from homelessness would follow a Posting that one can learn from mistakes of others and get inspired by successes.We are a real estate investment association that meets each month to do the same thing that is being done here on Bigger Pockets but, again I like what you are doing better.  

San Francisco was the hottest market in 2010 but the city is now homeless Disneyland. 

He left his card with neighbors and asked them to give the guy his phone because he wouldn't mind paying the homeless guy to sleep on the property or watch the house.He replaced the broken window but left it unsecured because he doesn't want anyone to break it to get in.He mowed the lawn.

Good thing you live in TN then, because if here in Twin Cities you'd be homeless my friend.

Since I have found a job that is only paying $150 a week and I am now homeless.

I recently started learning about the VASH program -- a program to provide homes and other support services to chronically homeless veterans a full service program.  

I told her how I was homeless as a kid and she told me all about how cancer has tore through her family.