[Think free or die]

"By the time I was through the piece, I decided that he is a con artist who has been gaming the system in order to get cheap rent & never had any intention of paying down the principle."

It may also be a convenient way to reduce his apparent ability to pay alimony to his two ex-wives while continuing to travel and enjoy life.

[elli1]

I have a feeling that the ex's were just glad to get out. He was probably trying to spend them into wealth also.