I can on a cash flow basis afford more land if it is amortized over a term to develop the area as an exclusive builder.New to commercial, isn't alot of commercial land leased by companies with a balloon?

You can't afford to pay unless the deal closes.

Why are the multi family homes so affordable in those towns?  

Dear [insert council member’s name],The Dalles is in desperate need of affordable and well maintained housing.

The market for new homes is booming, which opens door for the lower classes to move up to the next level, even if they can't afford to buy.

Suck it up.Can't afford $40?

In the U.K. and in Germany for example, home ownership is only for those who can afford to bring in 25-30% down towards the purchase.

In the U.K. and in Germany for example, home ownership is only for those who can afford to bring in 25-30% down towards the purchase.

If you buy a t a big enough discount like Bill Gulley suggests it doesn't matter.Bill, I am curious how you prefer to source notes with significant discounts and what the yield is based on the coupon and your discounted price.  

Then we get into it; and realized we hated swinging hammers, and knocking down walls, or we hated dealing with the 3 T's (tenants, toilets, and taxes), or whatever...Remember:(1) There is no need to "buy yourself another job".