And if that's the only way a new owner is able to afford to buy a building, then they overpaid in my humble opinion. 

I do not talk about my financial successes to my old friends and family -- if I tell them anything about my business, it's entertaining war stories and horror stories from the trenches.

If you have access to college or a trade affordably after high school I recommend the experience.

It is great to be a provider of safe, affordable housing, but doing so also comes with difficulties.

I'm mostly worried about the interest rate changing on the HELOC and not being about to afford it and go under water.

In the future, we plan to be more conscious about cheap and affordable style choices.

Cripple Creek is busy year round and properties are relatively affordable. 

@Evan Swanson Some of it boils down to affordability.

Act as is the lease is being terminated and point out that since she can't afford the unit by herself and can't find another roommate, she needs to be looking for a new place immediately.

Look for a more affordable market, more strict tenant screening.