For over 20 years in 3 different down cycles I've experienced, consumers start buying again when the News Media changes their messaging. 

Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Moreover, the professionals often avoid explaining complex concepts quickly because it can lead to a cascade of further questions, which can be time-consuming.

Yes, additional expenses for MTRs include utilities, wifi, landscaping, consumable supplies you provide for your tenants, additional insurance needed for a furnished home, and if you are hiring anyone to help with the property if you aren't self managing.

Carrying the entire workload can be challenging and time-consuming.

It is opening doors for us to invest in other places in the future, because we now have a mindset as an investor and not a consumer.

The primary law that governs how financial institutions can use or share personal information about consumers is the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999.

If you think about it, any reasonable landlord rather have a cash to key offer or forgiving debt option to avoid the expensive & time-consuming eviction process. 

Buying land is a lot more complex, Time consuming, and requires more funds than buying an existing home.

Also, once I buy a property I am prepared for that to consume a lot of my free time for a little while, so I want to travel now while I have time for it.