Hehe, EPA field day and lawsuit just over the horizon.

Personally, I think the Class A apartment segment is over built and there is a huge inventory under construction which says to me there is pain on the horizon.

@Bruce Archer - we use cheap Walmart horizonal blinds

I think inflation will erode the value of long-term debt and is basically free money in real termsFor those with shorter time horizons and a greater need for capital preservation a much larger quantity of cash is a good idea.

Buyers of MBS like the diversity Freddie offers, but some prefer the longer investment horizon offered by Fannie.

You said she’s retired but you didn’t state her age or investment horizon.

When I ask if they have any properties or have anything on the horizon, they all say no!

I am looking at broadening my horizons in the investment world and this is something that I have been very curious about.

Welcome to BiggerPockets, this social networking platform and site has really broadened the horizons of many investors and professionals including myself as well as awesome relationships formed and partners partnered.

Vacancy is the major reason that investment properties don't work out. (5-8% vacancy means a loss of $2800-4500 over 4 yrs) I can help you run some numbers if you'd like but over a 4-year time horizon, you come out well ahead compared to renting.