They are, instead, looking for (they hope) a lower volatility, predictable investment in a company that will reliably generate cash.

Yes it's SFH and not MF but typically MF trends behind SFH but with less volatility.  

Trying to stay away from short term/vacation rentals and water homes (to volatile & expensive) But would always consider if the numbers are right.About Us:Wife is a licensed realtor and I’m a traveling ER physician.I have purchased and flipped at least 6 homes in the past and wholesaled 2, prior to med-school 17 yrs ago.Looking at realistically buying 1-2 properties per year.

Otherwise, pick a market, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Indiana, buy a house for 25K, rehab, and rent it out  Agreed, Bitcoin is a very volatile market (in my opinion), contrary of what I believe real estate is for the most part.  

With the stock market being extremely volatile, just like many of the members in the BP Community, is the reason why I love real estate so much!

Condo prices can be more volatile than other types of RE, and prices have gone up substantially in the past two years, but it is still possible.

Experienced analysts will have realistic expectations about the job in which they are applying.What is the most volatile product type?

This will give you an idea of the macroeconomic risk factors that can predict volatility risk.

They have a little higher gains (a lot more volatility) but a syndicator who is willing to put you in a deal with more than 10-20% of your net worth is asking for trouble.

This is tough, I always see borrowing against a brokerage account as very risky because the value can be volatile, if you can't make the payments the lender can't just come after the property like they can with a mortgage.