They are also demanding there be absolutely no contingencies or escape clauses of any kind.

Supply and demand.

What sort of role does the contractor play in this?

So, we'll probably hear taxing authorities pleading poverty and demanding tax hikes.

Rates are great so it might be worth it in the long play.

Please update us on how this played out.

I get distracted by family and the media.I need to be reminded of my mission and why I play the REI Game to WIN, not to just dabble and waste time.So, I get my coffee, check my email, prioritize my urgent tasks, THENI read this:http://biggerpockets.com/blogs/3/blog_posts/tagged?

I've read a few reports that people are slowly starting to head back because the demand for construction workers has dropped soo much.

If it fell too low, they would demand their money from you right away, or they would sell your stock and then come after you for the difference.I'm with David.

I am in the process of putting together a team to "play" in the neighborhood selected.