You didn't wait around for that perfect deal.

." - Mark Twain I ran across this collection of charts about the U.S. housing market and have drawn my own conclusions but I’m looking for comments and reactions from the BP community as well: http://www.doctorhousingbubble.com/housing-market-non-payments-foreclosures-10-financial-charts-united-states-housing-problems/ Shoot holes in the figures, dismiss this as internet fearmongering and damned lies, or confirm and discuss, folks...

Higher interest rates mean lower capital values and thus lower prices for real estate.This seems logical to me, although I don't know if they will offset each other perfectly.

People aren't used to reading long, drawn-out ads in today's busy world.

The system ain't perfect, but it is certainly doable.

Unlikely these will align perfectly.

I realize there is no such thing as a perfect tenant.

The perfect icebreaker, heheh.They asked me to fill out a form so the broker could contact me, I handed over a business card instead (not property related occupation).

He has perfected a method of achieving cash-flow without having to be a landlord and without having to rehab properties.

And think how much you'd be helping the future partner, if you had it in the agreement that he'd have to get a prenup, if he decided to get married.I've heard of many women being completely against prenuptian agreements, because it symbolized that he is not in it for the long haul etc.Well, you give him the perfect excuse :"Honey, I would never ask you to sign this, but it's a requirement my partner has and you do want me to stay in business and have a good income, don't you?"