While your family member might have some valid concerns, there are definitely ways to address them and make real estate a successful investment strategy.Let's break down your family member's points and explore the counter-arguments:Interest Rates and Appreciation:Yes, mortgage rates are higher than they've been in recent years.

I've been listening to bigger pockets since January of this year and after exploring all the different avenues to get started I have decided to test the waters with rental arbitrage.

Wanting to explore other options or find out other financial strategies for trying to build a detached home on our lot without having to refinance out of our 2.75 interest rate with a cash out or doing a HELOC.

I am exploring options for purchasing a multi-unit property with a SFH (2b, 1ba, with a detached garage) and 2 ADU units (1- 2b/1ba and 1- 1b/1ba) in Los Angeles.

I was exploring the possibility of purchasing a property out of state (in Texas : ) ) and was wondering: 1. 

The reality ended up being it was a fad market, people went there because social distancing was easy and it was a new place to explore. 

I am exploring STR as a strategy to use accelerated depreciation to offset my W2 income. 

Anyone know of any good zip codes to start exploring. 

Hi All, I am exploring Tenant cloud, trying create a lease template. wondering if I opt for starter version, do they have state specific regulations covered?

@Michael Tompkins, You have some time and flexibility to explore both keeping and selling that property right now.