At the same time, there's so many people on the fence, thinking prices are going to crash.

I do want to thank people for taking the time to answer this. 

.#2  MINDSET:  Just like some people will NEVER become real estate investors regardless of time, money, related profession, - MOST people will never become real estate investors.   

But for people thinking about diving in now, what’s the point?

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

I'd love to hear if you decided to move forward, if so how it's gone for you, and if not what held you back?

That would bypass many city/state regulations that force landlords to rent to people here illegally. 

I think there are a few types of people when it comes to this oft asked questions. 

We are from there originally and travel to the area to see family and the explosion of the number of people traveling to the Hocking Hills has made it the 3rd most visited place in the state of Ohio behind Cedar Point, Kings Island. 

People will forever say “avoid Detroit” or good luck cash flowing….