Sam, did you see this article in today's Wall Street Journal?

Sam, I agree on both Hawaii and the eco-tourism.

Sam Sagor, I see your conference ticket and raise you another one, plus a modest bribe.

Sam Craven is spot on.You need to balance the quality of potential tenants with what is available in the tenant population.

Sam--I called Amegy a couple months ago, since I've had some other (non real estate) business with them in the past.

It is positive news that it appears unemployment is going down, but I think the main issue is that the average American doesn't make very much in relation to the cost of living.

I am suing my HOA, and will have the court declare that it Unconstitutional for a private entity to levy fines against American citizens.This is a government power, and these HOAs need to be slapped down hard.Two States have already found HOA fines to be Unconstitutional....mine will be next.Next I want to strip them of any rule making authority.

Here is an interesting article (discussing what many of us are already noticing) showing graphically the rate of change for homeownership and renters.Note the expected increase in demand for rentals anticipated due to ramped up activity by banks to foreclose and evict long term delinquant residents.http://www.zerohedge.com/news/new-normal-american-dream-renting-about-become-very-expensiveTony

Originally posted by Sam Sagor:Also sell stuff you find it's worth a fortune if you get the right contacts.

It would be great to see some red blooded Americans stepping up as homeowners, and I'd love for you to get paid instead of one of these idiots that doesn't speak english.Me: Uhhh...