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Spitfire of ATJ

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212. "consumers today are barely handling rent."
Fri Feb 28, 2014, 04:10 PM
Feb 2014

Which is why you hear so many investors are buying up rental property.

In many cases more than half of a renter's paycheck goes into the pockets of those investors. With a big complex you give the on site manager a free apartment and under a grand a month and put them in charge of a higher population of people than a lot of small towns.

I've seen revenues of a half a million a month on a 300 unit complex.

The Ocean Is Coming [View all] WilliamPitt Feb 2014 OP
OMG, Will. You done gone & stepped in it now. Jackpine Radical Feb 2014 #1
Joined the "Kesha Rogers" wing, have we Will? Coyotl Feb 2014 #32
Jeesh...feeling a little over the top today, are we? tex-wyo-dem Feb 2014 #81
"PBO is a politician".... llmart Feb 2014 #211
But, the slogans were cute. K&R Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2014 #2
They really weren't. SammyWinstonJack Feb 2014 #8
I hear you. But isnt it too late to stop climate change? Seriously? rhett o rick Feb 2014 #3
We will be extremely lucky to hold it to 2C (no, not a scientist, but obsessive on topic) hatrack Feb 2014 #4
The problem is, E & E is still full of doom-and-gloom and other fearmongering. AverageJoe90 Feb 2014 #30
Perhaps it's time to discuss what a "standard of happiness" really is. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #6
Sounds like a great topic. Why dont you start an OP? nm rhett o rick Feb 2014 #67
I second that. Whisp Feb 2014 #80
Exactly. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #106
It is too late to stop climate change defacto7 Feb 2014 #12
I agree all the way. rhett o rick Feb 2014 #66
True nt Logical Feb 2014 #158
I may lose but I will fight to my dying breath. Hear you loud and clear. nt Jasana Feb 2014 #188
Stop it, yeah. Too late. BUT... aquart Feb 2014 #221
K&R Champion Jack Feb 2014 #5
Recommend jsr Feb 2014 #7
home truths Will, home truths Autumn Feb 2014 #9
one person waking at a time has been too slow but at least it is happening xiamiam Feb 2014 #10
Pray harder. blkmusclmachine Feb 2014 #11
SHAME ON YOU! Tx4obama Feb 2014 #13
Thanks for kicking my thread. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #14
I hope everyone on DU sees this and also the names of the folks that have rec'd this BS. Tx4obama Feb 2014 #15
Thanks for kicking my thread. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #19
I kicked and rec'd ur post 840high Feb 2014 #51
How ironic! chervilant Feb 2014 #239
I would like to recommend Will's excellent OP a hundred times. Autumn Feb 2014 #20
Yes... I Hope They Do Too fascisthunter Feb 2014 #22
Do you have a 'list'? Thanks for reminding me to rec this thread. I saw it and can't see how anyone sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #27
List... Tx4obama Feb 2014 #29
What a sad day it was for Dems, especially those who rely on SS when they found out that the party sabrina 1 Feb 2014 #38
Gosh. That list is getting very long. pa28 Feb 2014 #44
I wasn't going to bother to rec because it already had 91 recs Jim Lane Feb 2014 #64
As far as I know no one is mobilizing or compiling an enemies list. My comment above... Tx4obama Feb 2014 #69
Could you repost that list defacto7 Feb 2014 #77
All you have to do is click on the 'NUMBER' in the DuRec icon up in the OP... Tx4obama Feb 2014 #78
She did not mean it that way. It's just a link where it's compiled. 1awake Feb 2014 #85
I was too subtle I guess.... defacto7 Feb 2014 #86
There would be a big difference, 1awake Feb 2014 #88
I don't know the difference but... defacto7 Feb 2014 #91
Your awesome ty. nt 1awake Feb 2014 #93
mmm... G_j Feb 2014 #149
Indeed. Someone should alert on this poser. Coyotl Feb 2014 #34
So what were the results of your alert? cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #87
Ill out myself.. I rec'd it. Awesome article Will!!!! nt 1awake Feb 2014 #35
Make sure you spell my name right on your list. nt scarletwoman Feb 2014 #36
DU spells your name automatically when they put you on the list... Tx4obama Feb 2014 #39
Count me in on your list. n/t xocet Feb 2014 #41
Who made you hall monitor? 840high Feb 2014 #54
I Only Regret That I Have But One Rec to Give This Thread progressoid Feb 2014 #71
Most of the people on DU ARE on that list. nt 1awake Feb 2014 #79
"Most of the people on DU ARE on that list." Not even close Number23 Feb 2014 #99
Give it time, though I was speaking those that are on DU now lol. nt 1awake Feb 2014 #100
Can you be any more UNDEMOCRATIC? Octafish Feb 2014 #128
I hope they also recognize McCarthyism in its many forms. JackRiddler Feb 2014 #174
It's almost like you think we should be ashamed for Autumn Feb 2014 #181
Oh...thanks for reminding me to rec! LiberalLovinLug Feb 2014 #194
WooHoo, I'm on a list ( : ! Sentath Feb 2014 #195
And then what? SomethingFishy Feb 2014 #200
That 'threat' AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #203
Here's a piece of paper with my fucking name on it... MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #240
You do realize that you are responsible for Curmudgeoness Feb 2014 #246
One kick to say thank you for pointing that out. Sorry Will, you have lost me with that. uppityperson Feb 2014 #24
Do you disagree that the President's rhetoric is at odds with his actions, to our cost? winter is coming Feb 2014 #56
Wow. woo me with science Feb 2014 #141
who are you kidding with this McCarthyite crap Whisp Feb 2014 #175
In the native BOG language you will comprehend... woo me with science Feb 2014 #178
Laughter of embarassment. n/t Whisp Feb 2014 #186
This sounds pretty McCarthyesque: Hissyspit Feb 2014 #199
Get him! Get the commie! JackRiddler Feb 2014 #173
cue the "hater/basher" posts. nt antigop Feb 2014 #16
No, I think they're all on another thread hatrack Feb 2014 #31
Furiously logging in personas woo me with science Feb 2014 #140
Trying to shore up virtual support jsr Feb 2014 #147
vir·tu·al (adjective) woo me with science Feb 2014 #184
Yep, smoke and mirrors: jsr Feb 2014 #187
K&R nt antigop Feb 2014 #17
Various agencies in California are actually having meetings about Cleita Feb 2014 #18
Actually since 2009, the West Coast Governors Alliance on Ocean health Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #120
Well, looks like "The Road" it is, death, destruction and cannabalism.. mountain grammy Feb 2014 #21
Rightious rant! pscot Feb 2014 #23
The bluff erosion around here is shocking pscot Feb 2014 #28
Spot on Will... truebrit71 Feb 2014 #25
Looks like this one made all the right people angry. pa28 Feb 2014 #26
I think this is one of your best. Not since the run up to war have I seen Autumn Feb 2014 #33
Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #37
Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #40
Why do you believe that $20 as minimum wage would be destructive to the economy? xocet Feb 2014 #46
inflation Coyotl Feb 2014 #48
Thanks for your reply. What though is the correlation of inflation to minimum wage? xocet Feb 2014 #101
Will was speaking in "short speak" meaning for effect and taking short cuts. I love this post! glinda Feb 2014 #72
So high wages are bad? That must mean low wages are good. mbperrin Feb 2014 #76
That hidden post is quite the right wing manifesto. QC Feb 2014 #146
Yes, a bowl of non sequitor soup. ~ eom fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #234
" Hall-of-Fame worthy bullshit artist" SHRED Feb 2014 #42
Dear Will, SHRED Feb 2014 #43
People who post like this get banned from DU too. Coyotl Feb 2014 #49
You want to ban me? WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #50
Post removed Post removed Feb 2014 #52
"sober up" SHRED Feb 2014 #58
this^^^^ 1awake Feb 2014 #55
you banned? arely staircase Feb 2014 #229
Wooooooo….. MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #242
Me too. dotymed Feb 2014 #127
So true swilton Feb 2014 #45
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Feb 2014 #47
This thread has become an interesting exercise in the power of my Ignore file. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #53
Can you disclose the interactions you've had with G. Greenwald, who is a Board Member msanthrope Feb 2014 #126
Zero. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #129
...and by the way WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #130
Yes but he could have been, you can't deny that, can you? Warren Stupidity Feb 2014 #224
you're quite the investimagator! qwertyq Feb 2014 #135
No response? WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #144
Some of us work during the day, Will....good to clear that up. nt msanthrope Feb 2014 #190
If somebody had proven that I had posted FALSE information at DU, bvar22 Feb 2014 #227
Next on that script comes the $64 question: "Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of the Zorra Feb 2014 #156
That's what I was thinking deutsey Feb 2014 #159
As I posted in reply to you last night, they are NOT on the board of Truthout: Hissyspit Feb 2014 #177
So, he's on the Board of the org that funds Truthout? nt. msanthrope Feb 2014 #191
He's on the board of AN organization that HELPS raise PUBLIC funds for Truthout. And others. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #197
Oh well that's close enough. Any degree of association with the TOXIC MONSTER GG Warren Stupidity Feb 2014 #225
Smear merchant scores great success! bobduca Mar 2014 #277
Thank you for that. fleabiscuit Feb 2014 #237
Your forgot one question AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #204
Here's something for your warm night... MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #243
Would you prefer to have Romney - or any Republican - as President? baldguy Feb 2014 #57
Yes. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #59
And your OP is so Palin-worthy, too. baldguy Feb 2014 #61
Excellent piece Will, thank you. Raffi Ella Feb 2014 #60
"He is not your friend. He is selling you out." Egalitarian Thug Feb 2014 #62
This won't pay the bills either. gulliver Feb 2014 #63
!!!!! dionysus Feb 2014 #160
Damn. Just... damn. Number23 Feb 2014 #250
You were saying? WilliamPitt Mar 2014 #256
Alright, Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #65
He sunk their battleship. n/t winter is coming Feb 2014 #70
Yeah but hey Pro finally got some easy attention! Rex Feb 2014 #84
Wasn't much of a duel, woo me with science Feb 2014 #139
True. Le Taz Hot Feb 2014 #185
and then off to the Safe Haven! MisterP Feb 2014 #192
+1 woo me with science Mar 2014 #259
I can't believe we're all supposed to be Democrats. llmart Feb 2014 #226
Drinkable water is not a "pony". winter is coming Mar 2014 #268
I dedicate my k&r to Prosense, without whom I might have missed this OP. Starry Messenger Feb 2014 #68
Wow 99 recs Autumn Feb 2014 #73
Track is being kept... CAREFULLY. Of that you can rest assured. Revenge is being plotted... cherokeeprogressive Feb 2014 #97
That is such a cool visual. I wonder if that's where Autumn Feb 2014 #151
Are you making a list? abelenkpe Feb 2014 #137
No, there are others who keep Autumn Feb 2014 #145
It's best left to the professionals jsr Feb 2014 #150
I found that out this morning. Autumn Feb 2014 #154
K&R, of course. But I think most people will work past the point where the water is over their jtuck004 Feb 2014 #74
R&K nt longship Feb 2014 #75
K&R ReRe Feb 2014 #82
“Our strategy should be not only to confront empire, but to lay siege to it. Zorra Feb 2014 #83
My favorite Arundhati Roy quote bobduca Mar 2014 #255
Marvelous. woo me with science Mar 2014 #283
This message was self-deleted by its author Tx4obama Feb 2014 #89
Must be a conspiracy! Rex Feb 2014 #95
Which shows that William Pitt is in good company with real journalists. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2014 #98
Indeed. Published by Bill Moyers. grasswire Feb 2014 #105
Word BelgianMadCow Feb 2014 #115
No, they are NOT. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #107
Thanks, I was going by what the other person said. n/t Tx4obama Feb 2014 #232
That's absolutely incorrect, you are bearing false witness, making things up which Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #122
You Fail. WilliamPitt Feb 2014 #142
Except they're not... truebrit71 Feb 2014 #171
Apparently on the Board to the organization that funds Truthout....according to Hissyspit. msanthrope Feb 2014 #193
Jesus Fuckall! Hissyspit Feb 2014 #201
But you are one who helpfully provided evidence of the financial link msanthrope Feb 2014 #215
Keep following the money, there, Bernstein. Or are you Woodward? deutsey Feb 2014 #222
He's neither... MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #245
How dare you deprive him of his devastating expose! n/t deutsey Feb 2014 #247
This message was self-deleted by its author Hissyspit Feb 2014 #233
That is how it works. Get the lies and smears out there Autumn Feb 2014 #236
I do indeed know. Hissyspit Feb 2014 #238
They give money to the group AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #206
Except....they aren't AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #205
and even if they were, it wouldn't make Will's points invalid. n/t winter is coming Feb 2014 #252
Kick Logical Feb 2014 #90
kick b/c I agree ReasonableToo Feb 2014 #92
Agree with much but disagree with this part... Jim Lane Feb 2014 #94
serious question grasswire Feb 2014 #104
On my scorecard, Bill Clinton was more of a bullshitter than Obama. Jim Lane Feb 2014 #109
All those grand bargains that Clinton made AgingAmerican Feb 2014 #207
Let me give you some more to remember about Clinton. Jim Lane Feb 2014 #235
DOMA DADT AgingAmerican Mar 2014 #258
The President and Congress Jim Lane Mar 2014 #262
Aaahhh… but it's the QUALITY of bullshittery we must consider... MrMickeysMom Feb 2014 #248
You mean it's kind of like scoring that takes account of the degree of difficulty of a dive? Jim Lane Mar 2014 #261
Bullshit is like that... MrMickeysMom Mar 2014 #263
Oceanic flight 815 is coming Hurley! Whisp Feb 2014 #96
good op ed ibegurpard Feb 2014 #102
Kicked. Agschmid Feb 2014 #103
We really don't agree about Obama davidthegnome Feb 2014 #108
K&R, just because whenever I see some duers making lists or noting recs of threads, I want to be on quinnox Feb 2014 #110
Me too Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2014 #111
lol quinnox Feb 2014 #112
I started a new list on people that make lists Ichingcarpenter Feb 2014 #132
Here's another for your collection Bobbie Jo Feb 2014 #157
I'm Spartacus... Junkdrawer Feb 2014 #134
K&R! Sorry sockpuppets. Enthusiast Feb 2014 #113
Good for you, Will. About Obama... Junkdrawer Feb 2014 #114
or "look at me!" nt arely staircase Feb 2014 #116
I believe. BelgianMadCow Feb 2014 #117
This message was self-deleted by its author Skidmore Feb 2014 #118
I worked for Obama's campaign in 2008 and 2012, and no, I don't want President Romney .... Scuba Feb 2014 #119
But you don't understand--it's not enough to vote for the president, QC Feb 2014 #143
Half-heartedly clapping is unacceptable jsr Feb 2014 #148
If you don't clap, Tinkerbell will die! QC Feb 2014 #152
Yes, ProSense Feb 2014 #163
You gotta Stand by your Man!!! bvar22 Feb 2014 #209
I love Tammy! QC Feb 2014 #218
"but anyone thinking we've not been sold out suffers from their own strain of ODS" ProSense Feb 2014 #161
I thought the "D" was for "deranged", but will defer to your greater expertise. Scuba Feb 2014 #162
Well, thanks for the clarification as to exactly what you meant. n/t ProSense Feb 2014 #164
Rec for vigorous feet-fire-holding. Union Scribe Feb 2014 #121
K&R G_j Feb 2014 #123
I'm a fan - TBF Feb 2014 #124
kick in support of DU's Will Pitt. Warren Stupidity Feb 2014 #125
Outstanding OP - keep on testifying brother! Divernan Feb 2014 #131
Late to the party, but happy to K&R. bullwinkle428 Feb 2014 #133
damn just damn but you are correct k and r dembotoz Feb 2014 #136
Great piece, refreshing truth. woo me with science Feb 2014 #138
k&r nt Tien1985 Feb 2014 #153
This is a good post. nt ladjf Feb 2014 #155
I think President Obama can handle criticism better than a lot of DUers Armstead Feb 2014 #165
thanks for watching, and don't forget to tune in to next weeks episode of Flight of the Popinjay. nt dionysus Feb 2014 #166
Kicked again to make sure I get on that list...lol Champion Jack Feb 2014 #167
This: CrispyQ Feb 2014 #168
I bleeve that for every dwop of wayne a flower groooooooooooooooows.... Whisp Feb 2014 #169
but do you believe that your comment says anything about the OP? cali Feb 2014 #241
glad to join "the list" magical thyme Feb 2014 #170
K&R.... daleanime Feb 2014 #172
Agreed colsohlibgal Feb 2014 #176
It is beyond refreshing to see people finally laying it on the line honestly. woo me with science Feb 2014 #180
Really good post. vlakitti Feb 2014 #198
concerning rising waters and Arctic collapse - the thread can maybe use this vid: BelgianMadCow Feb 2014 #179
Oh the outrage! Puglover Feb 2014 #182
And it doesn't give a fuck nolkyz Feb 2014 #183
If the ocean is not coming then why.... Jasana Feb 2014 #189
So THAT's why the last time I held a sea shell to my ear I heard OH, YES, YES, YES! 11 Bravo Feb 2014 #196
K&R! Kermitt Gribble Feb 2014 #202
K&R (nt) Autumn Colors Feb 2014 #208
After Katrina, we moved to the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, bvar22 Feb 2014 #210
"consumers today are barely handling rent." Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2014 #212
+100000 woo me with science Feb 2014 #253
Kerry: Protecting World’s Oceans Isn’t Just Environmentalist, It’s ‘An Economic Imperative’ ProSense Feb 2014 #213
The Administration is continuing with its push for expanding drilling on public grounds cali Feb 2014 #216
..which further illustrates the veracity of Will's post. bvar22 Feb 2014 #228
Interesting... madinmaryland Feb 2014 #244
DURec. bvar22 Feb 2014 #214
Kick, just for the eye-poking fun of it. Warren Stupidity Feb 2014 #217
K&R. SaveOurDemocracy Feb 2014 #219
DURec leftstreet Feb 2014 #220
Adding my name to 'the list.' suffragette Feb 2014 #223
All very true sadoldgirl Feb 2014 #230
K&R SalmonChantedEvening Feb 2014 #231
Kick. I rec'd earlier! Owl Feb 2014 #249
*applause* flvegan Feb 2014 #251
288 recs and still at the top of the board for discussion. woo me with science Mar 2014 #254
Well said Will! neverforget Mar 2014 #257
Still great. nt woo me with science Mar 2014 #260
kick! woo me with science Mar 2014 #264
I love this piece Will Autumn Mar 2014 #265
Ermahgerd WilliamPitt Mar 2014 #266
Yes indeed, the amusement factor has gone off the charts Autumn Mar 2014 #267
As I just said to a pretzel WilliamPitt Mar 2014 #269
Any minute....... Autumn Mar 2014 #270
. . . WilliamPitt Mar 2014 #271
That's THE unification factor some are striving for Autumn Mar 2014 #272
Congrats enigmatic Mar 2014 #273
(((hug))) WilliamPitt Mar 2014 #274
$20 minimum wage? You've never had to meet a payroll in your life have you? Beausoir Mar 2014 #275
kick woo me with science Mar 2014 #276
It's time for another kick. nm rhett o rick Mar 2014 #278
K&R! raouldukelives Mar 2014 #279
Monday kick. Autumn Mar 2014 #280
kick woo me with science Mar 2014 #281
Simple solution: Make voting day a National Holiday apnu Mar 2014 #282
295 recs. woo me with science Mar 2014 #284
Me too! Me too! Goldfish Mar 2014 #285
kick woo me with science Mar 2014 #286
he has lousy advisors, there are solutions and choices to make Agony Mar 2014 #287
2 days left for public comment on KXL National Interest Determination to the US State Department Agony Mar 2014 #288
MMmmm Testify! Drew Richards Mar 2014 #289
A little late but proudly rec'd n/t Catherina Mar 2014 #290
Get's better every time I read this. Autumn Mar 2014 #291
300 Recs. woo me with science Mar 2014 #292
Yes, ProSense Mar 2014 #293
kick! woo me with science Mar 2014 #294
Yes this article is still here. Yes it is fucking awesome Autumn Mar 2014 #295
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