Calculated Risk = Reward.

The risk is high and the reward is low.

Did you think through all of the possible scenarios ... falling home values, insufficient cash flow, breakup with partner, rising taxes and other expenses ... and determine that the future rewards (operating profits and capital gains) were worth the risks?

Wow, you would be taking on a lot of risk for nearly no reward.

I guess I got food on the brain and I'm trying to get ready to go feed my face.

Once your situation is stabilized, that is, you have a roof over your head and food on the table, then you can start looking into real estate, nursing or whatever.

There are stories on here that will make you cry but that will not put food on your table.

yes.however, there was a show recently detailing the precious commodities/food/natural resources in the U.S.A.The value of these alone came to well above the trillion mark (whatever number you call that after a trillion).the US is fine; we just don't like to advertise it. :)Another thing people fail to mention (in us competing w/ China & India now) is our ability to entreprenuer.There's quite a few awesome entreprenuers on this website alone...

ci=&st=FL&cno=031&zip=&pi=&pa=&bdi=&bhi=&B1=Find+Homes&ps=50May you have a pleasant reward journey to bigger pockets!

I agree with John's basic views above, there is much to be said for getting to the table when the food is hot.