Not to sound harsh, but that board doesn't feel like it's got as much substance.

See how asking prices are jumping, and realize that there are a lot of underwriting, financial, structural, environmental, etc issues to work through before any real project gets started.I don't mean to sound harsh, but it is just a simple reality that this takes the time and effort of a community.

When talking about this business in this type of forum, it sounds harsh and cold.

(This may sound harsh, but you want the truth - don't you?)

Not trying to sound harsh, but it's true.

Do you have any idea what was buried if it is anything chemical/oil related I would be alot more worried than if it was metal trash.

I know this is gonna be harsh but what idiot would put a 6 figure asset in their own name?

The tenant had a clogged kitchen drain, and when she called in, was treated harshly by the person she talked to, told that the drain was "her fault," and if she wanted someone to come out, she would need to pay out of pocket.

If you are a professional that does not actively own and invest in real estate, then I do not want to hear from you (harsh but it will save us both time).

And some places have hurricanes, tornadoes, hail the size of baseballs, sink holes, known foundation problems, harsh heat in the summer and severe cold in the winter - all increasing maintenance costs.