Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

And while a 1031 exchange isn’t an option, some people explore alternatives like installment sales to spread out taxes or even tweaking the investment structure so your returns are treated as interest instead of equity.There are definitely some creative strategies out there. 

A few years ago there were a lot of get rich quick types, and I still get contacted by people who think they can buy 2 houses and retire on the cashflow. 

It's an asset that will continue to grow as more and more people and institutions begin to adopt it as a safer hedge against inflation than precious metals. 

Are you referring to personal losses or other people had losses?

It's people Bruce. 

While this is a great and highly motivating goal, most people are either clueless or incorrect in their belief as to what is required to obtain this “lifestyle”.Understanding of the “how to” get there is further obscured by the misleading, and often patently false “pathways” sold by real estate educational MARKETING companies as workshops, upsold to association memberships, upsold to mentorships.

You have a great group of people to help you and build a successful portfolio. 

Four months of arguing with different people and I finally got my $450 back.  

I am very much an expert on Hoboken and Weehawken.