It included threaded replies amongst other items I also disliked. 

However, we all know how much we dislike spending our vacations sitting in the car while in traffic.

What this does not take into account is tax on earnings (I'm not sure how this is taxed), keeping the full amount invested at 13% for 20 years with a steady stream of investors to lend to, inflation & I'm sure there are a bunch of other things..Building up a rental portfolio will require more work initially, is much more uncertain as to outcomes but will potentially provide larger returns & I'm sure be more interesting.I realize this is a very broad conversation however I would like to here others thoughts on what they like or dislike about either option.

I have a client who moved back to KC and ownes in both markets and even tough he dislikes property taxes in Milwaukee (yes they are high, sales tax lower, not the best marketing strategy of the city) overall he thinks KC takes the silver medal. 

I dislike tenants that believe they are in charge of my business.

I actually grew to dislike people who were nice or polite to me.

I am sure that your agents dislike having their time wasted and will do much less for you if they know that is the case.

I make around $160k a year at my current job, but I dislike it. 

After managing and investing in properties for the past 20 years, I suggest this: Consider carefully if a Property Manager (PM) aligns with your goals. Yes, there might be a cash flow impact, but weigh it against the ...

Probably the only secret for landlording is knowing what areas tenants dislike and what areas they want to be in, so you can forecast what kind of tenant base you may deal with, and you get that just from running rentals locally. restaurant wise there are a few secrets though..