I certainly am not in favor of zero oversight, but there is a grand canyon between an inspector who is friendly, helpful, will let me drive a missed nail into a hanger while he waits and generally takes a parental attitude and those who view the position as an opportunity to express authority and control and beat folks up for all fees possible.

Not a copa member, but i am an AOPA member and I did stay at Holiday Express a few times;)Great idea Jay….

Additional terms and conditions of this Assignment are as follows: A) This assignment contract is non-assignable without the express written consent of the ASSIGNOR.

In my mind (and I believe this is a common expression) something is worth what someone will pay for it.

Of course they also consider repalcement value.I have worked more on hotels -- then apartments --but basic principal is same.This year I am getting into Apartments and Shopping Centers Financing.Yes --the cap rate is decided buy Lenders and Buyers --based on Supply and Demand-- Large Companies --such as Insurance Companies and Pension Funds buy --large properties and feel comfortable with 5 % Cap rate --on Hospitals , Office Buildings Leased to Large A+ credit corporation or Government -- For hotels we used 12 % cap rate --and apartments --7% to 10% --Yes -- We have to decide our own comfort level and niche --such as Grade A or C apartments --similar to some people likeIndependent Hotels and make good money as well as people who owned Comfort Suites or Holiday Inn Express --make same rate of return.

Have you ever heard the expression "It takes Money to Make Money?"

Artistic expression?

Perhaps I've expressed myself poorly somewhere - taking the coursework would be a given, as far as I'm concerned.

I have expressed my intentions from the beginning.

I also used real estate express and really enjoyed the site.