Much akin to how "Too big to fail" bailouts and regulations after the Great Recession resulted in fewer, larger banks.

But I'm just wondering how RE performs during recessions.

Columbus historically resists recession in terms of population growth so for companies trying to sell goods or house office space there is always a demand.

Omaha and Lincoln have fared well even during recessions.

I'm a big fan of canless recessed lights with options for changing color temperature.

All units have HVAC (central air w/ heat pump) units less than 4 years old, upgrades galore including tile floors, recessed lighting, and all appliances included.

But not blowing it out of the water like the Great Recession.

Although in any kind of downturn/recession it seems apartment renters are the first to stop paying at least you have a bunch of them. 

You're also going to be getting some "natural appreciation" from the housing market, unless there's a significant recession at or near that 10-year mark.

If you define getting ahead as not losing money/ having a positive rate of return while providing you and your family a stable recessions resistant long term investment that allows you to focus on the things that matter to you: I have gotten ahead in RE.I have never done anything that I'm not comfortable talking about on BP or else where.