May affect your ability to work in the financial field, or in any managerial position of a company that’s raising venture capital8.

I've become a firm believer that it's not just an ability to pay but how you pay.

Never heard of a voucher tenant being responsible for maintenance and repairs, rental licensing fees, lead testing upkeep, cap ex, reserves, book keeping and tax prep......and even if you self manage, it takes up your time and should be treated as an expense because its taking away from your ability to earn income elsewhere. 

Further, the property may qualify for larger loans based on the increased cash flow ability to service debt.  

If you have no desire or ability to go to your own hundreds of thousands dollar investment, why even deal with it?

Every broker (including me) has the ability to give a 0% origination fee WITHOUT increasing the rate.

Larger cities offer better infrastructure, such as international airports, interstate highways, and a broader talent pool, making them attractive to businesses and tenants.Avoid Rent ControlRent control laws can hinder your ability to adjust rents to match inflation, limit tenant screening, and complicate evictions.

I admire the rulers of Dubai for their vision and ability to put those into life.

Fascination in one type of market has led me to another, real estate investing, and now I'm looking to leverage my ability with numbers in the REI space as well.

-- sort of depends where you live and if you want to invest out of state / have the ability to manage a team remotely, the best out of state investors are very active in managing their teams.