This is the opposite end of the risk spectrum.

And on the other end of the spectrum I had to evict two tenants as a condition of purchase (they were on M2M) because I needed to gut their units to bring them up to market.Just plan for worst case, that both tenants will move out.

For me, for example, my son is on the autism spectrum and real estate investing will provide me the financial freedom so I can use my time to advocate for other autistic children. 

Community colleges for the win here.On the other end of the spectrum, invest much less than $10k to become a licensed agent, appraiser, inspector, loan officer/underwriter, trades person, and you'll easily make 3x, 4x, 5x, and higher in yr 1.Circling back to Stocks, Real-Estate, and other investment choices, good luck making 2-5x and higher returns with such low risk as self-investing intelligently.

Granted, we have examples of that on both sides of the political spectrum.

My son is on the spectrum, and sometimes he screams and yells no matter what.

It is an old saying, but not totally correct, that the first rule of RE is location, location, location.....not really, understanding the basics of RE you'll find that the key is functionality which drives desirability; which drives choice locations through our socio-economic spectrum for housing.Past Commissioner of a "Large Public Housing Authority", Board of Directors Habitat For Humanity and Executive Director of a non-profit housing entity, I understand very well the trials and tribulations of affordable housing.

Morning BP nation, I am currently a sales man for spectrum cable company.

When it comes to Politics/Economics I'm firmly on the RED side of the spectrum.

@Christopher BrainardBigger Pockets has the full spectrum of poor to the rich.