[/quote]Witnessed the same on the east coast.  

I just want to be here to witness the revolution.

If you are going to carry a gun: 1) make sure you're doing it legally (i.e. have a carry permit), 2) bring a friend or associate with you, so if you have to use it you have a witness to testify that it was justified. 

Generally speaking encouraging people to try to time the market and steering them towards high risk strategies is bad investing advice in my opinion, and yes I would place OOS investing for high cash flow in the “high risk” category, possibly the equivalent of buying a stock with a 13% dividend yield thinking that’s a smart move because the cash flow is great when in reality the company is likely desperate to raise cash and approaching bankruptcy, just like rust belt properties with high cash flow might seem good to a short-sighted investor, when in reality those properties are cheap because locals have witnessed decades of out migration/ industrial decline and realize those properties are on the cusp of economic and functional obsolescence.

I can't speak to how easy it was for you in the past getting a loan, but in my experience and in my circle of family and friends, the FHA loan system that we have in place sometimes makes it too easy for people to get a house from what I've witnesses.

Even with a written out plan, I have seen, witnessed and experienced failure at it's worst.

@Aidan MulliganI personally witnessed my neighbor having her small dog ripped FROM its harness and killed as she was walking it by a pit.

Without me actually witnessing the issue I'm not sure I can come to them directly and start pointing fingers.I could have a washer and dryer installed in their unit and up their rent.

I want my time back and I want to feel a sense of accomplishment from all of the work that I put into everyday and actually get to maximize and witness my growth!

So, thanks to:@Jay Hinrichs for his amazing knowledge and expansive view of the industry  @Steve Vaughan for taking a very common-sense approach at discussions@Jingwen Dunford for her knowledge and wit for Mobile Home Park investing@Joe Splitrock for providing a very methodical way of looking at debates on the forum@Jill F. for her deep knowledge of rentals and providing insightful answers on the forums@Russell Brazil for his deep understanding of real estate agency laws and the overall industry@Nicole Heasley for her analytical yet simple way to address debates here on the forums@Dennis M. for making me laugh until I fall out of my chair with his direct, yet humorous answers@Brian Burke for being the MF Syndication King, I still read Brian's comments from years backand to so many more amazing people (sorry if I forgot to include your name above) who contribute to this ever body of knowledge!