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For housed chapters, and especially the BIG houses, economics is of huge significance. Think of it this way. If it costs $1000 (totally random number) to live in the house for a year and you're 20 down, that's $20,000 you don't have to pay the mortgage (yes, most of these houses have mortgages), electric, water, cook, yard work... it goes on forever. And even though there are members who don't live in, they are still helping support the chapter AND the house through their dues. So yes, in that case, the alums would start getting seriously naggy if you aren't making quota every year. For them, it's not about the parties and the candle passes and movie marathons; it's about risk management, bill collection, and longevity. Eeewwww.
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