And that's where your personal tolerances and strengths come into play. 

It will give you an understanding of your relationship with money, you risk tolerance, the types of investments you would enjoy.The problem with buying all cash is that mostly  of us mortals would run out of it after some time, so we need to use debt to continue to scale.

I think it is very possible to do a rational assessment of certain markets, and come to the conclusion that a free and clear property provides the best tax advantaged returns and cash flow combination for someone with a certain risk tolerance and viewpoint on the market. 

The right investment strategy depends on specific goals, risk tolerance, and local market conditions.

There is no such thing as good or bad.Investing is deploying capital to get a return based on one's risk tolerance.

Investors should understand their own risk tolerance and should align with a sponsor's strategy.

Additionally, we strictly adhere to a zero tolerance policy, initiating the eviction process promptly after the grace period expires.

High leverage is absolutely excellent way to get wealthy over time, but these goals don't align with your risk tolerance-- hence my suggestion.

Here are a few points to consider:Risk Tolerance: Real estate and stocks have different risk profiles.

It's important to consider the potential returns on your investment, as well as your long-term goals and risk tolerance.