My answer to the “why” work hard is actually a manifestation of my laziness.

Your thoughts are very powerful, and if you think fear, then you will manifest negative results.

In addition, the company must keep a legal dump manifest. $10.00 - $12.00 per sf is typical here.

So far, I've only found it appropriate to learn, and look out for AFFORDABLE deals (that haven't manifest themselves yet).

Save the cash you can and find an entry level property and start the ball rolling. you will be amazed at how fast it can manifest its self into more units.We are real rebels here, all cash purchases and actually thinking enough might be enough soon ( I could be banned from BP for this attitude, LOL ) but for now we like the choices we have made.Invest on !! 

The tenants are often great people but they often live paycheck to paycheck (like about half the country) and they may lack other skills that can manifest themselves in all sorts of ways (be it communication, ability to handle the clutter on the porch, or afford to fix the car leaking some oil on your driveway).In fact, I see about 3/4 of the conflicts for landlords on BP relate to items like late payments, tidiness, a broke this or that, pets (or family members) run amok, getting along with other tenants/neighbors, not following rules, noise, smells, problems with move outs, or even issues with applicant pool (like credit or job history).When you step back, you have to realize if they (all your tenants) had excellent financial, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills--they may not be renting from you (but own their own place or even their own rentals!!).

Don’t see how they can require a “deposit”, with no interest at that, for “potential liability fees” that may or may not manifest from a renter .

Buying a property is more than a physical manifestation of what you worked hard on.

Only you can answer that question.Regarding your #2:Inflation will ultimately manifest itself in higher interest rates.

Buy in those markets to put your chips on the remote working trend, and even if it doesn't manifest, then you still own real estate.