They chew tobacco in their sleep, smell like diesel fuel and have neck tats. 

At least in my neck of the woods you are still the owner of the property if you are the owner of the business that owns the property. 

In my neck of the woods everything was built in the Teens and 20's; so everything I buy is knob and tube wiring, lathe and plaster, etc.

City breathing down our neck to make repairs or be condemned.  

This will give the trades or whomever you’re speaking with the opportunity to help build the schedule/plan, It was there idea / plan / schedule so there pride and professionalism is on the line, also when there is a disagreement you have a little more muscle on your side.Mike CampbellProject Manager

The crash of 2008 happened as a flash flood, but the excesses were bottle necked over a long period of fiscal irresponsibility. 

It's been interesting to witness the real estate market recently change, while I've been consistently neck-deep in the market as an investor, an investment specialized real estate agent, and a real estate fund manager.

It's also a pain in the neck to find a realtor to work with you.

@Spencer Blaney and Account Closed you guys are right that the FHA 203k loan is a pain in the neck.

Muscle aches, possible bruising, went to the ED, no broken bones and wasn't admitted.