However, the average lifespan of companies is 10 to 18 years, so every private-sector job your tenants have will eventually disappear.

I work for a building materials company now and took their online game from Zero to very engaged in the past few years and it's been really fun.

I spent my first 6 years in the financial planning industry working for a firm that had previously sold a lot of privately held REITS that went south.

Quote from @Yianni Hahalis: I'm looking to move to Cleveland within the year and get my foot in the door with real estate.

Repeat every year until you get tired of moving.

and there are no major US holidays, so we have to get in 2-4 years in advance to secure our location.

And a pro forma vs. end of year actuals are very, very different.

In response to your questions:Biggest q i still dont really understand is:- what happens if i refinance before 7yr term or sellAs you'll be the owner, you can refi or sell before the 7 years. 

It was a nightmare, and the foreclosures took more than a year and were extremely costly. 

I bought a condo in Norman Oklahoma 3 years ago and due to the rental market, I have struggled to get another.