That is one of the reasons I am a huge fan of the community. 

I'm not a big fan.  

We might perceive more interest in RE than is really in the market as a whole.I think it's most likely that we're just at the beginning of all the "stupid" money coming in and if the economy continues to do OK or even improve significantly, we will see a LOT more of such money come into the market.To me, we could be 3-5 years from seeing all the "stupid money" be back in the market" depending on what else happens with the world economy, the stock market, world politics, etc.In generally I'm a big fan of being a "contrarian" investor - being the smart money that zigs when the stupid money zags - but I think part of being "smart" is being keenly attuned to what the stupid money (the money of the masses) is doing.And you also wouldn't stop all RE (or stock) activity just because it's no longer a market bottom - you'd continue to be active but you might change your strategies (e.g., reduce time horizons for stocks or pay down loans for real estate) depending on where you think we are in the market cycle or what the "stupid" money is doing.This was kind of a brain dump but is a decent summary of where my mind is currently at on these issues.

I find they are frequently designed to throw-off a better sphere of light than bulb replacements - which too often have a narrower zone of illumination.

luckily, the company i work for is all over, and I can hopefully transfer to a more steady spot if the you know what hits the fan!

At the same time, depending on your crime criteria, you may be comfortable with an area, but the area and the properties themselves are going to be more challenging for you due to shorter occupancy timeframes and riskier move-out periods (i.e. its not the crime that raises your risk, but the more frequent and possible longer vacant periods when properties get vandalized).Memphis is just like any other major city in America and there will be cheap houses available and there will be crime.  

~As for my more frequent visits to the sites, I am certainly not coming down with a "wrath" on anyone.  

Now the police said if we need more frequent visit, we need to double the payment, but if I dont see them now, how can they guarantee what we get for what we are paying for? 

If **** hits the fan and a lender has to take back the property, the nuisance is the same no matter the market value/cost of the loan. 

I'm generally not a big fan of selling productive assets but there are lots of variables to consider.whats the net of the sale, how long will it take you to match that in cash flow from renting?