He has mastered this approach and has been astronomically successful at it for decades.

Just look at all the people that got burned buying real estate at astronomically sky high prices back in 2004-2006 (not talking about certain markets like CA).

In order to make the show more relatable to the rest of the country, they ‘lowered’ the asking prices of the homes that were shown on the show, as Seattle prices are astronomical compared to much of the country.

. $20k seems astronomical for option on this deal.

Definitely catered to the wife and kid - so I could focus my energy and money elsewhere.Penthouse unit, valet parking for us/guests, indoor/outdoor pools & hot-tubs, kids playroom in the building, daily breakfast/coffee, laundry service, gym w/ included work-out classes daily, etc.Will be nice when I'm off work to go down the elevator to take my son swimming or to the kids playroom so he can lose his mind there instead of in our condo.The mortgage on this place would be astronomical considering the HOA fee associated with these types of all-inclusive buildings and the amenities.

Even if we have a huge dip in prices (unlikely in my opinion) that number is astronomical in a 20 year period.

We have an astronomical national debt, but a low CPI.

Yes the death rate is much lower than other outbreaks, BUT the volume of infected is astronomical and is the reason why all these measures NEED to be taken.

I've been looking around my area, Seattle, but prices are astronomical and cash flow from day 1 will likely not happen (I don't intend to go to auctions, or do any major rehabs, as I have a full time job and other commitments).

Mind you, if I resided in a market such as this I am fairly confident that jumping in with 15k to 25k would be a non issue, however, in the market I am in (roughly an hour north of San Fran in Sonoma County) the price of real estate is astronomically high.