They had to do it, otherwise many banks and commercial customers are at the point of refinancing and the Government itself is at a strategic debt refinance point; thus, if they didn't lower rates, it would have been a catastrophe short term. 

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

Heck, I run it and print it out for a seller and include it with my PA as justification to my #'s that I am not just low-balling em but here is the facts, I'm gonna have this n that price coming up. 

To maintain the Premises in compliance with the applicable health and safety laws of the state, and of the local units of government where the Premises are located during the term of the Lease.

I printed and hung up that picture as motivation to keep pushing toward the dream of breaking free from that reality. 

Good morning,
Investing in real estate most recently has really caught my attention… as many others’ on here I am sure. After listening to a few BP podcasts, it really lit an interest. Just a brief overview, I am cur...

I don’t try to time the market because I have seen the M2 money supply chart and understand the government will always print money.

For example, use crime databases provided by city governments or sites like NeighborhoodScout to find crime statistics by neighborhood/zip code.

I actually suspect when all is said and done, very little will have changed... other than hands possessing the $418 million that went from the NAR to a bunch of lawyers and the government I guess? 

Hi@Emily BeattyFirst thing check out the current zoning you can use Maps and GIS (Geographic Information System) Atlanta https://www.atlantaga.gov/government/departments/city-planni...see if it allows for high density if so then you should be able to add.