Folks in the price range have probably been hit harder by the stock market fall than buyers in lower price ranges.

Once the price hits the "good deal" range, it will get snapped up quickly.

When sales stopped and credit tightened we were hit hard.

I would use a random orbital, variable speed electric hand sander with wet/dry sandpaper on it (grounded plug) and just give that tile a whiz.

I have free glass now, but if it hit the roof of the car next time, I'd have another $500 deductible to pay and I wouldn't let it slide with the landlord.

The higher class neighborhoods will start to see a substantial drop and more foreclosures start to hit the market.By the summer we will see commercial real estate drop in a huge way.That sounds pretty grim, but I still think there is money to be made and some super deals out there, just BE CAREFUL.

Would section 8 have a problem with renting a 3d apt that's not technically "legal" but has a separate electrical meter?

He hit the nail right on the head.

I always consult my CPA BEFORE I do a refi, cash out, sale...so he can advise me on tax hits.

Either the train is going to hit you or you are going to get out of the way, just in the nick of time.If you are a wholesaler and I am a wholesaler, which by the way I am a buy and holder first.