I guess when you think about it that way, they can't really damage things when all their time is spent sleeping or sitting on the couch watching netflix. 

I've watched the prices rocket up and read about all the west/east coasters investing.

But, watch out for any landlord-specific perks you'd miss out on.

First, if you qualify for a Roth and are okay with volitility and no guarantees, take it, just watch out for mutual fund or management fees as that 1-2% you pay annually gets you nothing.

All living rooms are adorned with sofa sets and smart televisions.

HIGHLY recommend you STOP watching S8 YouTube videos and spend more time here reading posts about S8 to learn reality not hype.

The reality for me is that I have little capital to start and it hasn't helped watching a million gurus on social media talk about the "ease" of utilizing OPMs.

This guy sounds like a hoarder who spends all day watching television and hanging out with his cats.

Local Trends: Watch for changes in the area like major employment shifts and construction projects.Ghost Ads: Post fake ads before purchasing a community and gauge your activity.

I'm currently taking some of the classes the brokerage offers, some at the office (still working my 8-5) and others watching the previously recorded classes.