Yes, it's obviously a good thing that the economy is doing well, but I certainly do miss those housing prices circa 2011-2012...

Let's say a few years later, the economy tanks, and the price of that property had dropped significantly. 

Once a huge economy like California comes online with MJ there will be no stopping it by the Feds.

Unless you or the economy changes, you'll likely look at another 500 deals before success comes your way.

The response has been ultra sluggish and slow.

The reason is due to the fact that rental rates are generally driven by the economy not the whim of a landlord.

It seems the cons are rather obvious (diverting my focus and attention, having to find another network of professionals I can trust, less economies of scale, more travel) and I'm not sure there are a whole lot of benefits.

I recently finished "Set for Life" and in it the author suggests keeping your investment savings (not your emergency savings) in the stock market so you can ride the general upward slope of the economy before you utilize it.

The low inventory and relatively strong economy has prevented a bubble. 

I know many people who predicted the crash of the economy in 2012, 2014 then 2016 ...