Seeing as most career workers do not get paid enough these days, real estate is more of a future survival method and a way out of perpetual financial hardships by being a career engineer.

Don't fall victim to the "BRRR or bust" mindset that is perpetuated around here. 

I plan on using real estate as an investment vehicle after harnessing some wealth through solar, the dividends will go to perpetuate philanthropic principles learned through Giving Business Soul and Francesco Jara. 

Looking at areas near the university of Akron is a great route as well with cheaper real estate available for renovation and student housing is always in a perpetual shortage, this would be C to D neighborhoods though proper tenant vetting and knowing there are students can be a lucrative and stable market.

Relying on top market rents post renovation means that you are perpetually tied to the gyrations of the A class market.

This was a scheme whereby he agreed to build a public library and fill it with books in any community that asked for one, as long as the community promised to set aside funds to staff and maintain the library, and add to its collection into perpetuity.

I don't think the fear is overstated, but I think it's perpetuated and accelerated by speculation.