I know some of the people building those giant buildings downtown, and while I am not happy with the style of the buildings the city allowed them to build (I am extremely conservative when it comes to architecture styles, and would prefer they were 100% faced in brick and not these weird mishmash things everyone builds now a days), or what I perceive as a lack of parking and over reliance on a luxury market, they are going to do quite well for themselves, so on that front it is hard to argue.

Probably under 4% for a OO loan.3) The government policies make 30 year fixed rate loans a reality in this country where those are unheard of in European countries.

We are trying to engage the European market more to fill those voids.

We own the property with my father-in-law that has lived in the other side, and we split the 15 year fixed 50% with him.3,032 sqft total, each unit having 3br 2ba and full kitchensNet Zero home with a giant solar system and no gas (we only pay the $25 per month service fee for all our energy needs)2.25 acres backing a moderately traveled highway3,000 sqft detached heated workshop with a half-bath that can accommodate a motorhome Both parties will be moved from the property in about two months to different personal residences, and both parties are newbie and excited REI's.Our plan A was to sell the property (currently listed with a local REA on the MLS for $750,000 - many realtors have walked and said the property is priced spot-on) and use the cash to invest elsewhere.

There are no giant holes in the drywall, no burn marks on the carpet, etc.

It is a giant balancing act. 

If the euro collapses then european investors will throw their money at the dollar and foreign investing.

Here's some articles that detail the investments much better than I could:One of the Largest Macro Hedge Funds Quietly Invests in BitcoinInsurance Giant MassMutual Buys $100 Million of BitcoinNorthern Trust Aids Hedge Funds in Cryptocurrency InvestmentAdditionally, multiple interviews (take them as you will) from major players with plenty of experience have predicted that BTC will increase up to $400k or $500k, and they put money where their mouth is.

I, having a career in IT, noticed that the giant distributor Amazon was looking to land their “Headquarters Two” in Raleigh, NC, and as it was within 3 hours drive from Ashton, we chose Raleigh/Durham as our market.

I mentioned the expense of there giant high rise and he gave me that telltale side smile, the one that we all know as "your spot on, and I can't say a word".