Generalization re large (global), multi fund (flex class) portfolio holders/ managers, funded and buying (always building pipeline).

This is part of the capital globalization process.

If you're going to say that restrictions do work then please supply real data instead of opinions.

Some buildings have a lot sales, some sleep on.(3) The following link may help.http://trends.truliablog.com/vis/global-pursuits/(4) I think many of the baby boomers want to buy oceanfront properties with mild climate.

A roofing supply company will have WAY lower prices and better selection.

You guys are all great on here, with all your experience - there seems to be an endless supply of "scammers"!

She can use the 529 money for school related things like books, a laptop required by school, and other supplies that might help utilize the funds

It seems to me it can be a bubble if new construction pumps up supply way beyond demand.

Having said all that, its all based upon supply and demand so some areas of the country will get more of a discount than others.

You'll definitely have to do more due diligence on your contractors and stay more on top of things if you don't have any construction background, but after a couple projects you'll start to learn that side of the business.Look at it this way, Warren Buffett owns businesses ranging from insurance to food to shoes to diamonds to paint supply to jets to furniture to railroads, etc...do you think he's an expert in all those things?