We've exhausted all the usual channels: cragslist, postulates, MLS, rent.com, uloop, and of course being syndicated to all the zillows and trulias out there – even some of the more local listings like chapelhillrent.com and Daily Tar Heel (UNC publication), but nothing is coming through other than the regular spam through craigslist.

So, if the market spikes or craters, I hope to have the disciple to rely on dollar cost averaging to meet my long-term goals.I think real estate is well poised for growth over the next 4-8 years.

I've been wondering what the net effect is going to be from the recent spike of investors entering the market.I dabbled in the stock market in the late 90's but couldn't get comfortable with the fact that I couldn't control my investments.

Good to be pretty well heeled to do that IMO.

The longer he remains, the mire he is likely to dig his heels in and expect to be "bought out" despite having possessory interests only.Good luck and let us know about the final outcome.

Hello all, We are renting a home and fell in love with it,the problem is that it is for sale and there has been a spike in interest in it lately.

Hopefully that will keep you feeling warm & fuzzy the next time the price of natural gas spikes.

Ours is very different as we see a spike in rental between February and May and it has been that way for 5 straight years.

Worlds worst tenants" is a "fake" show on the Spike network that depicts very real scenarios and is great for knowledge,and"The Super" is on the HDNet if you have DTV.

I'm not making a prediction, but make sure you can get out of your deals in 6 months or less and you should be able to handle any inflationary spikes.