I've often thought about investing in Peoria because the properties are more affordable and I still have some contacts from living there that could assist with boots on the ground. what makes me very uneasy is the trajectory Peoria is on.

It is based on scientific theories such as trajectories, gravity, and probability theory.

There are of course outside and political factors that could change the trajectory on all of this. 

If something could be done to convince the head "guru" that buying overleveraged properties in and of itself is reckless for creative finance, done so that he can boast he has “none of his own money involved” and attract people with little money to join his program, perhaps the trajectory of the conversation could be more positive toward solving the problem.But, Why would we want to promote his risky & bad investing?

Everything Brian mentions is accurate, and I will follow up with for most investors it is trajectory of growth over length of growth.  

My wife and I also use it in our personal lives to ensure that we are aligned with our values and goals and are taking the right steps to reach them.What book has changed the trajectory of your business and/or life?

I don't feel like it is in the growth trajectory of the metroplex yet.   

One thing I've learned is that house hacking is definitely a great way to start but sometimes not the best trajectory if you want to scale this fast.

However, I think I should have been on a trajectory of raising the rent.

My husband and I are highly motivated and we are working on our personal finances so that we are in a position to have several investment properties in the coming years, but we are also mobile professionals on an upward trajectory in our careers.