[tspike]

Sure, and now you’re inflicting the same problems on the local population who don’t have the option of geographic arbitrage.

[slashdev]

That's a glass half full way to look at it. I'm creating jobs here and helping the local economy. I think it's a win-win.

[onlyrealcuzzo]

That's what the people say who tear down 3 4-plexes to build a triple-lot mansion in Chicago say.

If you have the option, more power to you - literally.

[s1artibartfast]

That's also what people say when they really create jobs too.

Your point reduces to the idea that nothing can be true, because people can lie.

[onlyrealcuzzo]

The bad guys usually think they're the good guy, is my point.

[s1artibartfast]

Fair enough, but that doesn't mean good guys don't exist too.

[QuarterReptile]

That's a funny example; Chicago has the most stable housing prices of any major US city, from everything I've seen.