During busts, nerves of steel and guts to buy
January 19, 2009 10:30AM By Alex Ulam
Seymour Durst
From the January issue: Many real estate investors in New York find it a struggle to hold on to their properties at a time of plunging prices and scarce refinancing opportunities, but others can't wait for things to get worse. When most investors are crouched in defensive postures, it's a near certainty that the next John Jacob Astor or the next Harry Helmsley is out there building or expanding their empire. For nearly 200 years, market downturns have provided opportunities for those with initiative and intelligence.
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Anonymous
And Balls!
Comment #1 Posted By: Anonymous 01/19/09
Anonymous
Great story and very inspiring. I am going out to buy something now, maybe a hotdog.
Comment #2 Posted By: Anonymous 01/19/09