However, the loan is generally more expensive, so it a trade off if you were going that way. 

I'd say that still stands in the better markets, but it's important to try to base your comps on deals that have traded in the past three months, especially in July/Aug/Sept, since those buyers and sales prices should be a real barometer of where pricing is at, since around May is when we slided into a slow-down. 

Same reason a 10 year treasury pays less than a BBB rated bond.Unless you live in a VERY pricy area, I'd strongly suggest trading a higher return for being closer to home.  

When they step out of line, you have consequences to get them back on track.It's basically the same principle.

He is a handyman by trade, and has general liability insurance.

My crystal ball tells me, with lumber prices so high, labor shortages in the home building trades, we are not in a bubble.

There are also several trade publications out there that you can learn a lot from.A coin laundry is a good business.

Consequently costs spiraled, the schedule got blown out, and tensions ran high. 

No interest also removes a tax deduction, but increases depreciation expense (assuming that is the trade off). 

There is a market that needs an influx of qualified people, most college kids ought to drop out and learn some trade skills... they'd make far more being a handyman in a lot of cases.