Everyone in my family owns/runs some sort of business so I guess it's just in my blood.

You know, just reading these last posts makes my blood boil.

Also, if you're close family members and everyone wants to stay that way, then upfront you should probably agree together that noone is going to be 100% happy with the split and shake hands on staying close--- blood's thicker than water and all that :wink:

Once real estate is in your blood, you can't get it out.Definitely take a break from working with clients, focus on building some more rentals and maybe have fun with some flips.  

I'm a software developer in Denver currently and looking to start sourcing deals here, I can't get RE out of my blood!

I am betting on Boise & Montana folks to move to AZ & No Nevada, maybe some more pick up in Austin but there's more blood for Austin first.

Too much potential for bad blood down the road.That notwithstanding, any money you spend getting the deal ready to sell goes into your "basis".

There was blood and dirt all over our new living room couch.

To be clear, I am not saying there is nothing to be concerned with, but as far as any disease impacting one of the fundamental industries of our country that goes well beyond the scope of individual investors and/or small groups.Last thought: Warren Buffet says, "Buy when there is blood in the streets." 

@Joshua Martin thanks for the tip, this is why im backing off buying, I was an REO agent back in 2006 (yea Pre Crash) ans saw the entire cycle last time, it will happen again, maybe not mortgages, but regardless it will cause blood in the streets, and I want to be the buyer when everyone else HAS to sell.