I think there are 3 main reasons:Financial ignorance: most people I know are happy to follow the 401k path to wherever it leads and worry more about where they are going to go on vacation that year2) Laziness: RE investing is not something that can be done well while sitting in front of your computer and just clicking where someone else told you until you think you're smart enough to click where you want3) there is rarely a "fat pill" in RE investing.

I am in Washington state and I am considering finding contractors from Alaska because it seems the ppl around here are fat cats can name any price.

We are finding that many of the contractors are fat and happy. 

Fat McBrides on Maplewood and Pioneer next door have a great happy hour from 5-7 on weekdays (1-1.50 beer, 2.50 margaritas) and some half price appetizers.  

My box had a slit, but the fat envelope was sticking out, so I told him in the future, pay me by check.

(Which court talk for you're a big fat liar!)

I have seen it before.The answer would be a big fat NO.I specialize in sales and don't do property management.Wouldn't you want a specialist instead of a generalist??

And when you close the deal at the title company and get a fat check!! 

Go in fat worst case.In reference to type of loan, I personally would rather keep as much cash liquid as possible.  

Account Closed Sad but true, I have a similar issue getting those fat government contracts, "used to work here" is a phrase often encountered as margins get fatter.