It was never the intent of the forefathers nor those who came behind them to have this drastic circumvention of laws that are in place to deal with these extremes, including terrorism.

Is it common to find a place that makes so much more in rent than it costs to buy?

Is this a semi-common investment strategy for buying cheaper houses in urban areas?

As soon as they have their requested info, the negotiations can begin and so does the fun...I'd be more than happy to help you further, but am extremely tired and heading to bed.

now i realize that kiyosaki and Christ have about nothing in common, but through my revelations - i have come to understand that Christ rejoices when you work hard and push yourself.

Therefore if one does have an opportunity to make a principal payment (consider the person that might receive a large commission/bonus payment) the following month, the payment will be based on the new (lower) balance.However, just as any tool can be used for the wrong application, so too have many people used this type loan for all the wrong reasons.The two most common being 1) purchasing a larger house than one can truely afford just because the Interest Only feature produces a lower initial monthly payment. 2) purchasing a property with appreciation being the only goal and only exit stratagy.In any event, it is my opinion that it is usually not the best product for the average person or average circumstances.

Which is common, and they have had no problems with that (they actually prefer it).

Again the phase 2 and 3 development of the properties is another issue and also ripe for investors but there will be plenty of them when the time comes as this part is more common and understood amoung you professional folks.

Yet, there seems to be this common thread among many of them: many are stuck right at the precipice of getting the thing they need.

How common is this?