However, I am totally out of my league understanding the possibilities of an MTR. 

My next door neighbor, is championing the efforts but she has been there 6 months, and the R/V been there 3.

Now China is leagues beyond where they were before, and capable to continue forward. 

In addition to what others have said, keep in mind that New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and other big league cities have the scale and mass to absorb tens of millions of dollars in investment without going "tilt."

Hi, I’m Mike, a former Major League Baseball player with 15+ years in commercial real estate investing.

These investment property are out of my league though.

Don't forget USA is lead by the all time gold-medalist super champions of the can-kicking Olympics.

You'll end up dealing with bush league contractors if you approach things this way IMO.

My name is Ido Harper, I am a former professional fencer with over 20 years of experience, a 6-time Israeli national champion, and a European Championship medalist.

The contract expired which is why they were striking. the storm happened to hit at the same time, no difference than any other union like sports leagues etc., they strike when the contract expires.