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I think it is a loaded question though I have seen surveys in the past where far too many people claim to be in the middle class both on the high and low end.

The data from Alabama state treval survey.

This is according to a 2006 survey by the Consumer Federation of America.I have seen firsthand the learned helplessness the lottery promotes, the continual reinforcement with each loss of the belief that no, there is no way out of poverty for you.

Mine certainly are, flood, tsunami and fire concerns at top of mind, Zillow did a survey last year that showed 4/5 buyers factored or considered climate risks. 

In my case I already owned the land and was living in the house so there was no additional transaction cost other than surveying the subdivision and recording.

Before buying, do an analysis of the market that lets you in on its dynamics, link the type of property that matches your set goals and is in line with the risk you can take, survey the possible financial options open for borrowing money, and finally analyze the cash flow of this business before engaging professionals in managing this apartment complex.Conduct thorough checks on possible properties, covering in-person checks, money checks, checking leases, comparing market prices, checking rents, assessing the condition of the property, and looking over legal contracts.

(wrong)Have been up there every weekend for about 2 months just to survey the area. 

I just had the asbesto's survey going to cost me 22k to remove that.. plus a few dumpster.. then i have the fire department coming in to burn the house and barn building down for free :)  So ya a little paint who cares. 

@Allison Leung I added this to the survey but improving the app.