Thanks for the tip on the bank I will check them out.

He believes there is a market for these types of units there, especially for the graduated kids that are into their careers but still want to live in Old Louisville.  

Any tips on how to choose the main bases where I want to be stationed in relation to multifamily properties?

I can definitely throw out tips and tricks.

Under those conditions, and with kids to send to college, what property manager wouldn't maximize their take-per-owner?

But to be ok toy buy out another investor's investment? 

I'm just a dumb ole retired guy that loves to surf, globe trot, walk the city streets and sandy beaches with my lovely bride of 41 years and hang with my 5 kids and 14 grandkiddies at Disneyland every chance we have.

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Sounds like there's Isn't a silver bullet that'll guaranteed which side the balance is going to tip when economy is unstable.

Thanks for the tips Sean and Ndy!