There are so many changes being instituted by the administration( Jarrett, Reisch, and Rahmbo), that it will be difficult to EVER return to fiscal responsibility or bail ourselves out of the hole we're in, imo.

Since this is a property type unproven in your history so far, I do not think in today's climate you will find too many institutional non-recourse lenders.

Institute term limits so that becoming a 'politician' is not a career move, but rather a citizen's duty like temporarily serving on a jury.

If only more people had the courage to do this maybe the slow rot from within our financial institutions would self-correct.

It will also show exceptions if any, like municipalities, regulated institutions, etc.

This is true for even the largest, most sophisticated institutional investors.DATA SOURCESIn addition to those listed on the excellent article that Bryan H. linked to above, there are:Axiometrics / REIS / Pierce-Eislen: These folks conduct phone surveys on a monthly basis and publish reports and analysis.

More advanced college institutions (I went to college in Indiana, but got to admit not many places have Caltech, Stanford and the top rated public system UC, which is 10 schools all in one state) and ability to tap into the brain economy (i.e. tech) can't be discounted either.You definately have to buy only in certain times here though and it is tough to find cash flowing deals.

I can use that equity down the road to leverage from financial institutions and private lenders alike.

The government instituted adverse possession to make sure property is used for it's intended, productive purpose.

Financial literacy is one of the things sorely missing among our citizenry, in my opinion.If the Department of Energy--which has done literally nothing since its inception to make our nation energy independent--can be a Cabinet, I don't see why a Department of National Financial Literary can't be instituted.