[quote=sdcellar]
More than ever. If houses drop 50%, there’s no way you’re going to fetch break even rental income.

And, I’m sorry, most every person I know of reasonable means would be at least a little bummed if their home value fell in half (okay, a lot bummed).[/quote]
Look back at your original question and my original answer. That’s where we started this conversation from. So, let me reiterate, as long as it’s cheaper for me to own my house than renting it, I’m OK w/ the drop. Are you still confused? BTW, bummed? Of course I’ll be bummed, but I’m still OK w/ it. It won’t make me enjoy my house any less.