I heard some rumblings out of NAR (National Association of Realtors) that the industry was looking to do away with 1031 exchanges.

And at one of our recent meetups, I met a student from Ukraine who was telling me about the opportunity in farmlands.For now, I'll stay focused on the US - I'm looking to get into Mobile Home Parks and I've been able to connect with partners through BP. 

But with more parking and a larger devolopment of downtown Bremerton will be the only real way i see any improvement in equity building.

So in 08 I started working for a few REO national Vendors doing, Property preservation work, The grass cuts, clean outs, minor repairs etc. 

Giving your good folks a little recognition goes a long way.I would suggest your friend ID a way he can help his LL simply (like trash mgt- pull out boxes that absolutely fill dumpsters to be recycled, parking lot pick-up, etc) in exchange for a discount.  

I think lack of non-street parking is an issue, but this is common in the area.  

It's Oaklawn, walkable to food and banks and Starbucks, and it's next to highland park/turtle creek. 

In New Orleans I was on the board of one of our neighborhood organizations, and when approached by Whole Foods they let us know there were requirements for parking, average income, and traffic. 

I'm also employed full time as a marketing executive in the medical device industry; real estate is a passion and pursuit but isn't my j-o-b.Near my investment properties is a 37-unit  with paved off-street parking lot, combined with a few rental houses that are adjacent to it.

From what I know and have experienced it is the buyer's choice of title company.You may be interested in this link from the NAR website (National Association of Realtors):http://realtormag.realtor.org/law-and-ethics/law/article/2013/03/respa-rules-agents