I would say the current stock market is very "expensive" given the most recent highs that have been hit.In the end stocks vs rental properties are apples vs oranges.

So we will clear out the "bad-apples" and bring in tenants that match-up to our ideal resident profile. 

On an apples to apples comparison, NWI trounces virtually all Chicago suburbs.

I just with there was a way you could compare apples to apples and this is with appraisers too.

Last week Apt A ordered 2 packages.. email said package delivered she check 15 minutes later it was gone.. and today an Apple watch to same apt was stolen..

While there are bad apples in every bunch, for the most part, service members are generally more respectful of you and your property. 

I have an idea that could make you pocket you some quick dough in our tech driven info age:Develop an app for finding absentee owners using someone on Fiverr or some techie in India for cheapCall it something snazzy like "Absentee Owner Gold"Market it like crazy online and make it available on Google Play and the Apple Store and anywhere else applicable for a cheap price like $1.99 with no refunds Have customer support via email or phone only in some foreign country where english is a fourth languageTech/info driven real estate investors buy it in drovesThey open the app and a message pops up "knock on some of the neighbors doors"Frustrated customers call/email customer support and get further frustrated by the inability to communicate with foreign customer service whose english is a fourth language but they string the customer along anyway thus buying you time to make more salesKeep it up for as long as it takes to make 6 or 7 figures Close up shop and disappear

Apples to Oranges. 

@Matt VanGorder What is better oranges or apples?

But to compare the options on an apples-to-apples basis, what interest rate are you paying on your credit card debt?