I have the opportunity to buy 200 spec homes built by a national builder.

At the time the amount of foreign aid and other money pouring into that city was astounding and real estate was the wild west.I ended up in the investment side of the business first, then later moved for several years to national and international tenant rep as an SVP at Equis, where I sourced and managed global accounts and also transacted their deals, more leases than purchases and sales.A few years ago I left and started Angelic with my life companion, angel, who is our CEO (and he's a non-broker, our only non-broker).

I am a National RE Investor myself and buy and sell all over the country.

I agree that in proportion to the size of the US economy foreign nations do not import enough from the US, which is a sign that the US as proportionally less to offer that people desire.

But yes, the situation is bad and foreclosures nation wide are up 48% from may last year.1 in 483 !

Dan,Generally, you can not comment about "protected classes" -- race, religion, gender, national origin, color or familial status.

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