Other funds are "open ended" or "evergreen" where there is no set exit term and investors can come in and out during the active term of the fund.

The only amenity I look for is AC because the tropics is hot. 

A better option would be to sell our primary residence, take advantage of the tax-free exemption, and move into a smaller 2,000sf house in Evergreen so wife can also retire.

Anyone invest in tropical climates such as St.

Native to the orient, Chinese Elm can be evergreen or semi-deciduous, depending upon the climate each year.

But no tropical beach homes and definitely no boats.

If someone was concerned about a complete collapse of the system, then I would think owning land in a tropical environment where you have the ability to live off the land and have access to fresh water.

The subtle humor of this obviously metaphorical reference to a ship capsizing illustrated my concern about the impact of the planned military buildup on this small tropical island."

There is the better part of roseland which is close toward 95th street but that's because Washington heights is across the way which is near Beverly and evergreen which are two good areas of chicago(especially Beverly) also consider Gresham.

Hi Denise, the house is in Evergreen area and good neighborhood, but not luxury as Willow Glen Or Almaden!