I think where we may disagree is that this system applies to all...most people have no idea how these games are played.My logic is basically that the wealthy can afford to navigate the tax maze and thus pay little or no tax on assets that are artificially raised in price because of devaluing of the currency.

For the tax side of things, I'd like to nominate you, add @Basit Siddiqi, and second @Ashish Acharya and @Michael Plaks (even though Michael and I disagree on interpretation of the code and regs 95% of the time!)

@Joe Villeneuve I guess we will agree to disagree.

However, I would disagree slightly on which ones to target.Richardson ISD is ranked in the top 25 in the entire nation and is seeing phenomenal appreciation right now as a result. 

I don't disagree that overleverage is bad for investors...At the same time though, it depends on what your goals are. 

Hah - well, @Joe Villeneuve - I will allow myself to disagree.  

The ALOC/HELOC payoff strategy is GREAT for the companies selling you the "magic software" and such but is a bad idea financially.I would disagree here Taz.

Should you decide to dip your toe into local, I disagree with the following:"I used to invest in MA, and back then, they tell me compare the regions east of Worcester (good), vs west of it, not so good.

I disagree

Aaron would hate having any of his clients lose any money so he sort of discourages borrowing (this is something he and I disagree on) but you can leverage if you can get a loan.2.