It sounds like a cultural thing. 

Quite a bit of a culture shock from San Diego huh?

We do put a case of caulk into a double wide, oil based primer then a nice contemporary color.  

Basically think about the lake culture in central Arkansas as its own microcosm.

I graduated from the University of New Mexico many years ago (back in 1999), and although I have not lived in Albuquerque since, I still maintain a sense of New Mexico being a second "home" all this time, due both to my geographic knowledge of the region and an appreciation and love of the culture and landscape.   

Calkin (Culture of Corruption) and Beck( Arguing with Idiots) have written books that have THOUSANDS of footnotes to back up the message.

The schools are rough BUT many young professionals, are enjoying the culture that has been booming.  

We selected the Encinitas and Leucadia area of North San Diego County (Aerial photo above) because, first and foremost we live in San Diego (Americas Finest City), and secondly because of its old fashioned traditional funkiness, fabulous surf breaks and fantastically friendly beach people and surf culture; a true breed unto themselves.

. ¥102 to USD $1 the cost of investing is incredibly affordable 3) high yield of 6% to 12% net pre-tax, depending on location. 4) cash flow - properties are generally occupied for immediate rental income 5) stability - tenant stability is unparalleled in Japan because of cultural values 6) Price can range between USD$30K to $80K depending on the size, features and location.

Treaties are just paper, and cultures and technology change.