I would not look at the previous 15 years and think the market will continue with double digit appreciation or you may be setting yourself up for a big disappointment. and agree, good thread...   36 years of age and lived a life that some wouldn't in 3 lifetimes lolTravelled the world and experienced many cultures.Experienced some amazing things and moments/memories that I will cherish for as long as I live.Each to their own but monthly cashflow was able to provide this for me.Be it from rentals, flipping or our PM business.Yes, worked hard for it but IMO nothing can beat "hard work".Building equity and waiting for appreciation is all good and great for those that want to wave their D@#% and say "look how big mine is".Then passing it on to an entitled/spoilt $#%@ of a child hehe that will take it for granted and most likely loose it.Personally, I'd rather enjoy life as much as I can and live for moment.Teach my kids how to fish and not just give them the fish.Cashflow provides opportunities for those "moments/memories" TODAY and not in 10 years.Isn't real estate investing suppose to make our life more enjoyable and better in the present moment?

@Kenneth CisnerosHave you looked at left field investors ?

First, a lot of wholesalers (so it seems from what I read on this board and hear from people) are totally clueless and doing it only because there is no barrier to enter the field.

While in Afghanistan during the prep for withdrawal we started getting rid of certain career fields on base and the rest of us started doing what they did. 

. - I absolutely enjoy real estate. 

Having recently embarked on my journey in learning the real estate industry, I am eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our community.I believe that becoming actively involved in the community is essential to my growth and success in this field.

Being in the field of physical therapy myself, I know that these students come from all over the U.S. and have difficulties finding places to rent in this very low-income and rural town.

As a result of that, 62 percent of homeowners are enjoying a mortgage of 4 percent APR or less. 

Hello Gil,I'm another local to SATX also spent some time in the military but now I'm out and enjoying the "dirty contractor" gig.

Start your journey in real estate by getting to know the field.