High taxes, a declining population, and an environment that is less than friendly to businesses are important factors to consider.

Friends pointed it out to us How did you finance this deal?

From there, it requires the ability to conduct underwriting the highest and best use of a planned project, which requires a pro forma built by the user or acquired from a competent 3rd party. 

I believe you know my good friend Keiton Stender at the Mills Group.

I have friends that own property in Costa Rica.  

Your 'friend' is crazy not you.

I have gotten to know Matt very well over the years and consider him a good friend.

I said lent to your cousin, I guess I could have said friend.

Like a rich uncle or friend of the family doctor/lawyer?

So for example, let's say a friend of mine wants to get involved in real estate but doesn't have the time, knowledge, experience, or resources to do it very well.