Why are some opposed to REI even when it makes sense.

[Michael Y.]

Why are some people opposed to REI? I been reading some books and listening to podcasts on how to use other people's money for downs etc. I have not got to the point where that is my only option, but it seems that it is not an easy task. I would love to hear on ways you guy's approach this to others that are just not a fan of investing or too hard headed. I have friends that invest in the stock market and math whizzes. You can put a deal right in front of them and they still think it's going to fail or think getting rentals is headaches. I spoke with a fellow employee about investing and using this to build wealth and be financially free from W2 one day. He said, "just face it, we will work our whole lives Mike." Why the negativity? I know this isn't easy, but is anything worth it easy? Are we just a small group of people that get it and the rest are blind? Would love to hear your thoughts.