The planet is anything but butterflies and rainbows and it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out- but I believe that their are more people out there that want to help mutually grow with you than watch the world rise or burn on their own. 

We don't know on which planet they live in, but it also take 40 years to get back your money on renovation you put in.

Even if you did pick the only place on the planet with zero rent appreciation for 30 years.

This may not be the right forum to talk about the climate but since we're talking about the fear-inducing article, is there climate change and do human beings contribute to the carbon footprint of the planet?

Bad neighborhoods are tough  - even if you have the best tenants on the planet, you will deal with things outside your control - violence, break ins, etc. that will cost you money and kill your paper cash flow.Also in your calculation, you haven't figured in vacancy, maintenance, reserves, property management and owner paid items such as utilities, lawn care, trash. 

Allstate is the WORST insurance company on the planet.

If you have any military ties, USAA is the most amazing company on the planet.

I get that a person may not like hearing that cold dose of reality, I hear it often of those at MNREIA who say "please check out this deal" with giant grins only to turn sour and defensive when I inform them their 189K acquisition with a cap of 4.15% and negative cash flow after properly appropriating funds it's toxic waste and I would rather have a bank bond than that bomb ticking away in my portfolio.

Staying organized is important as you don't want to let any leads fall off your wholesaling planet.

Fitness companies, such as Planet Fitness and Gold's Gym, as well as boutique gyms, have been actively leasing space in neighborhood centers this year.