However what I see is after the GFC were people lost money on devaluating real estate.. the mantra turned into Cash flow is the ONLY game and appreciation is for suckers.. 

Easier to find financing if you have some "Skin in the game" Equity can come in many forms, cash, devalued purchase, sweat equity in rehab. portfolio loans with combined equity of other properties.

Many investors bought properties at market value based on the income potential that was taken away from them and therefore devaluing their property We all agree there needs to be regulations at some level.

Reason being is the bank is quick to devalue it and calculate your purchase as a land deal instead.2) Must be July 15th, 1976 or newer.

this is a common mistake many make.. if things are bad and you have devaluation of real estate in a specific market then you also will have rentals that are stressed.. again market specific not all areas for sure.. but some areas you can get really hurt thinking that rents never stop.. 

Ray Dalio is one of the few guys I follow - he built the world's largest hedge fund Bridgewater and wrote one of my favorite books: Principles.This week he commented on the US-Chinese trade issues and the devaluation of the Yuan.

An Airstream is cool and all, but why waste money on something that will continue to devalue.

When I went to rent, several neighbors called the City and reported me.They claimed I am devaluing their property values.

When I went to rent, several neighbors called the City and reported me.They claimed I am devaluing their property values.

I've discussed a theory with my wife that perhaps Zillow "devalues" properties that they know are rentals since they've been listed on their site as such.