On paper looks great, in reality too much hassle, not as great quality tenants, and what you're seeing: too much competition. 

Asset protection is an obvious reason for many, but if you are sued, in reality, the opposing attorney will do everything to get to you personally, anyways.  

The reality is if you are putting 5% down and the numbers work, why wouldn't an investor putting 20% down just buy it?

The reality is the economy is struggling.

It is a reality for many of my fellow landlords and it creates a communication nightmare.

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Holding RE till death is always great in theory but reality makes it so much more difficult.   

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There's multiple strategies that work but the reality of 2024 is you'll end up in two camps, 1.

Too many landlords think locking in long leases is to their benefit, when the reality is that it's mostly to the tenant's benefit.