Artificial motivation is not sustainable.Books have only two purposes, relaying factual information or entertainment.

Some would say rates are artificially low, which would effect affordability, but it isn't today with 30 yr money at 3-4%.

This malinvestment causes prices to artificially inflate.

I'm not sure why more investors don't think like this, either they are not qualified, stubborn, not aware, whatever, it exists and I think is an intelligent way to go.  

Even whole sellers are putting artificial inflated numbers incorrect COMPS from next two streets increasing the value of the property-- I personally notice that, since i have MLS access.

By the end of it, I will likely know how to estimate square footage and be able to speak intelligently with a contractor about the tile job requirements.

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Calculations without cap expense will show an artificial cash flow with huge cash flow impacts when the house needs to be re-plumbed, needs a new roof, HVAC, kitchen, subfloor, foundation, etc. 

There are a lot of intelligent and interesting people here.

I think the industry really improved over the years, but is really sliding backwards right now with a lot of opportunists who are intelligent marketers.