Now why on earth would anyone email the historical district a description of the siding, submit all the necessary paperwork, go through the two month application process, then install siding other that what was originally requested and approved? 

Why on earth do you think a lender would assume all risk for the loan, when you aren't confident enough in your own deal to take that risks, while you're putting up less than 10%?

(Assuming you use attorneys over there in Middle-Earth).

It's neither.No REI investor on earth, newbie or experienced, should expect to have all of their offers accepted. 

This is a HUGE deal for delta, and will likely ruin real estate growth potential for a long period of time.On the other hand, there is a lot of profit to be had by renting to the salt of the earth people who work those hard jobs.

Generally, the investment scene in Vancouver is so over heated it is listed as the highest bubble on earth.

How about the problem of nuclear power plants and inevitable earth quakes?

But if you could buy 5 buildings for $100,000 each at yield 18% why on earth wouldn't you do it?

As we are considering how to move forward with REI, I've been wondering how on earth we would be able to estimate repairs for flips if we go this route.

Now, if you are 45 and have a mature grasp on your financial obligations and feel like the last person on earth you would ever fail to pay would be that family member, then perhaps some interest only plan would work.