Getting called a "slumlord" by friends and family

[Alex Silang]

I bought 2 triplexes in blue collar areas. I am very good landlord, I always fix things on time. I'll do extra stuff - for example last week it came down to repair the fridge or buying a new one. I went with buying a new one. 

What I've found is that some friends and family call me a slumlord. I'm not sure why, but this really hurts me. I'm not sure if I'm being too sensitive. I can understand their perspective - how could a 30 year old own 2 triplexes (we live in a high cost city)?

I usually just ignore them, but I'm thinking about debating them on it. 

Does anyone have any perspective on this? I'm not sure if this is the typical post in the forum but I'm sure others have faced it before.