Thus, an entire scam industry has arisen where, for a few bucks, you too can have your very own "emotional support peacock".

YUP anyone advocating this to the public is not doing the industry any favors to many bad apples and even if your the holier than though trainer etc etc.. the students are such that you cannot know who is going to be a bad apples and screw people.. having spent 40 years lending money to investors .. its the nicest ones up front that end up being bad apples.

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

I currently work as a Pipefitter (think plumbing but on industrial steroids).

I've been in the commercial real estate industry since 2006. 

Invelo is a true all-in-one solution for real estate investors, built with industry-proven best practices.

I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).

But, selling “cash flow” works for other industries, such as oil and gas production, music royalties, tv syndication rights, and probably some more I’m not aware of.  

I'm Igor - a revenue management expert with over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

Pretty solid appreciation in that area with an average of 5-7% per year, and it's also close to a lot of industries like the Chrysler plant.