Unfortunately, renting in the far-left wing states allows tenants to be treated in a manner that far exceeds ethical rental practices. 

If I were you I’d buy the investment properties while putting a little extra towards the principle on my primary mortgage each month.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

It's a virtuous cycle that expands your network and opens doors to even more lucrative investments.One of my key principles as an investor is to provide attractive returns to my partners.

If that is what was meant, spend a couple minuets and think about putting some ethics into your work flow.

Yes, but you'll need a whole lot of "luck" and extensive knowledge and work ethic.

You can judge the ethics of that request yourself to put into these rock-solid businesses above. 

Here’s the bottom line:  Long term success as a real estate investor or real estate business owner requires knowledge of (1) real estate principles (2) real estate finance and (3) real estate law.  

As far as ethically that is part of my nature and I don't care for the aggressive (potentially predatory) strategies discussed by others, but I see value in offering a transparent and convenient service with lower costs and faster turnarounds than traditional MLS transactions. 

It is easiest to see this principle in bonds.The 10 year bond has a higher yield than the 3 year, which has a higher yield than the 1 year, which has a higher yield than the 3 month.