I do know that on any deal there is a fair range where there is an equilibrium between buyer and seller dictated by the current market.

I agree with Michael that the specific scenario will dictate the terms.

Common sense dictates that those kinds of opportunities are ephemeral and elusive by their very nature.This probably works with properties that need some kind of repair, or where there is value to be unlocked by some kind of zoning change, etc...

Tenant lease/rent-to-own (length of residence) would dictate tenant's ability to execute/initiate a sale of the property.

@Mindy Jensen, evil dictator, you have inspired the hell out of me, to go on a late night profile editing spree:However, is there any chance we could get the normal edit toolbar buttons below, so we could make those bold, links, underlined, etc?

There is a penalty in that you pay more for this but it is up to you and your situation and your abilities that best dictate what will work for you.Many experiences with international students are good, though some do go all Johnny Football when they settle in away from the watchful eye of their parents.

Depending on the answers, it may dictate the strategy.

Fortunately, we mature, get wiser and for some of us we are unwilling to let life dictate our destiny.

In fact, I'll bet you don't know of a single person injured in a fire-heated tub.Just because I offer my property to the public for use doesn't mean the property belongs to the public or that government should get to dictate how I use it.

However, your market will dictate which platform is best.