Your comments reek of old stereotypes that have nothing to do with reality. 

My wife and I have spent a good deal of time in our jobs with families and children who are likely to be, for the most part, perpetual renters.

The important part of this story is to remember that I bought this property with no money down, spent $10K on the rehab, and then refinanced the property allowing me to gain a cash flowing property and getting me my fix up money back so that I rinse and repeat the entire process over again in perpetuity.

The only true retirement is the infinite perpetual CASH FLOW from your business and/or a pension if you're lucky enough to have one.  

Perpetual limbo?

That is a risk no lender I know will take.100% financing is a myth perpetuated by people that sell seminars to newbies.

It causes a chain reaction of population increases and job growth which perpetuates a positive growth cycle for an extended period of time.Generally I look at the strength of the economic development department, future planning ( vision ), and how much they are pro growth.

Steven,I am afraid, I must take issue with your statement as it is more stereotype than truth.In Canada, we have marginal tax rates which progress as income surpasses increasing thresholds (brackets).  

Good business will help perpetuate more good business....as opposed to being tied up in court and having to worry about if your "weasel clause" is going to hold up.  

Once you've hit that perpetually-sustainable increasing income - live your dreams like never before!