I think that coupled with the fire that was burning inside, and the effort I put forth, they backed down. 

Just morally bankrupt.But I think it just looks like that on the part of the contributors because some the regular contributors who have written here, especially the contractors, are trying to really hold back because this is a tragic situation and cursing what is obviously a tragic situation all around here won't help at all.My fat a** has never gone on a roof not strapped into a safety harness with an anchored safety rope. 

Hi all,I have had a burning question that I have been wondering about 1031 exchanges.It’s my understanding that the government gives you 45 days to get a new property under contract after you sell your initial property.

It doesn't protect you, for example, if he burns your house down and kills all your tenants.

I am a high earner and have some equity to burn.

This is fact while any future state of the market is speculation.That means the choice is the near term is to take on cheap debt that will decrease in nominal value if inflation persists or to put cash in banks (or under your mattress if you’d like) at similarly low yields only to be burned through by that same inflation.In my view, holding good debt through assets bought scrupulously now is better than sitting idly on a pile of fiat currency.Of course, in the hypothetical that a recession is just around the corner, having perfect liquidity would allow you to take advantage the market downturn, which, if timed correctly, could make up for any extra costs associated with passing on low interest rates or playing the waiting game.

Further, I don't want to burn my very reputable contractor who has just spent a few hours with me on a walkthrough/plan with budget/estimates to follow.

Then have your agent go the day before closing to make sure it hasnt been burned down/burst pipe and that the inside matches the condition during your initial walk through.

We may see a dramatic reduction in appreciation but I don’t think anyone anticipates the Utah Housing Market crashing and burning with all the strong economic indicators we are enjoying.

Your partner will get real tired of you burning through his money, even if he is loaded......