It is a large mixed use historical property and I can't imagine the owners would let it go for the price of the past due taxes as it is about a 30k s.f. building.

I would track a purchase, determine the name he takes title in, go back in assessor records, see what he has done historically - let us know what you find.I have done this before, when in doubt, investigate.

Purchase price: $1,380,000 Cash invested: $3,500,000 Converted a warehouse mixed use historic building to 26 apartments with retail below.

I think real estate has historically been considered a good investment.

I'm sure you know Palo Alto has historically been a good place for appreciation between the university, schools, and the tech scene.

Variable gives pre-payment flexibility and examined historically, variable rates have proven to be less expensive over time but history repeats itself until it doesn't.

It's a historic home near downtown Caldwell, Idaho- about 25 minutes outside of Boise.

Looking for syndicator experienced in PA to facilitate an emerging deal to convert existing 25-room historic hotel in Chester Co. to 8-12 apts., plus renovate and operate 12 add'l units in two bldgs. adjacent to it.

I think they also have events around the year and wondering if it is worth it to invest in STR in Historic district or around Carlisle? 

I believe that historical testing will prove the 4% rule, depending on when you begin pulling money out (ie: if you formed your portfolio and in 1929 and began pulling the 4% in that year, you got burned, but if you stared in the 19teens, you were fine.- I partially agree/slightly disagree with your discussion of owning.