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cwnythtoday at 5:03 AM1 replyview on HN

Well, I think you have your answer. I happen to agree with that answer: extortionary rates are killing American businesses. In the words of Jimmy McMillan, "The rent is too damn high!"


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Joel_Mckaytoday at 6:02 AM

Keep in mind in the GVRD some real-estate holding companies are still leveraged over 17:1 debt:assets, 57% of inhabitants are poor renters, and over 17% of private mortgages are in negative amortization.

I wouldn't touch the place with a 10' pole, or any other assistive technology. =3