The reason being they see no benefit and they do not understand it. 

I've also launched a residential real estate painting company.

Quote from @Dean Sexton: There are benefits to both options.

I think real estate investing is absolutely the way to go thanks to the cash flow, appreciation, and tax benefits! 

Joining BiggerPockets is a fantastic first step – it’s where so many great real estate journeys start.

I'm just here to note that an LLC does not offer a single tax benefit, nor does it allow any deductions that aren't allowed without an LLC. 

.: Hi Everyone,I am looking to develop passive real estate investment opportunities, but I am not sure if I completely understand what investors look for when investing in certain passive real estate investments, or real estate in general. 

Quote from @Joshua Tucker: What specific tax benefits can high net worth individuals receive from building real estate on tribal land?

I am an agent so of course I get a benefit when a deal closes and I help a client but I have also seen the money and benefit real estate provides.

Jaron Walling said something that caught my attention, "search for and buy a bad roof, leverage it during the negotiation"....especially of the property has been sitting on the market longer than normal for the current market, a "bad roof" might be a gift from the real estate genie.My point is this: get good at estimating and fixing a bad roof (or any particular problem found with most houses that sit on the market longer) and you'll get comfortable buying/fixing properties that scare off other buyers.