What if is just a very moderate slowdown that rebounds back into very moderate/steady growth?

Also, you can easily use the cash value of your life insurance as collateral for a loan that you can reinvest in other investments, basically making your money work at two places at the same time.While you may get better return with a 401k/IRA stock investment, with a wholelife you will get steady moderate return with no negative years, with an Index Universal Life you with get variable return with a long term IRR in the 7-9% range, and also no negative years.

The great moderation is over, it subsidized investing but had a negative effect on the macroeconomic landscapeThe strong plays are value add, forced appreciation.

When used correctly and in moderation, it can be an effective tool at times. 

Lol, yeah, because everyone knows the cure to alcohol poisoning is MORE VODKA!

In low cost western markets with tax friendly treatment, moderate climate and high rents, expense ratio can be as low as 35%.

We formulate our opinions and then we wash them through the prism of historical precedents and moderate accordingly.Institutionally, today, I can tell you from speaking to both lenders and equity, the concern is that there is very little spread between Class C assets and those in tertiary locations, and Class B and A in primary markets.

@Darron Stewart I've noticed there is a moderate amount of duplex and 4 unit homes for sale in the area that I'd like to zero in on, so renovating one or a few is definitely a possibility.

Once you have built up a moderate portfolio, you can setup a holding company in a state like Nevada and contribute your ownership interests in the rental LLCs to this holding company. 

I'm currently located in and will likely be reinvesting in a growing Florida tourist area.At a minimum I will need to purchase a small/moderate condo/house to replace the one being sold.