And that's not an ideological statement, it's just a fact.Enormous advances in computer understanding and artificial intelligence are raising the specter of job loss that will easily outpace the 8.8 million jobs lost during the Great Recession.

I am active duty in the US Air Force and have owned two rental properties in the Dayton, OH area since 2008.I first started learning real estate in 2007, shortly after attending various guru courses (namely Rich Dad/Wealth Intelligence Academy courses).

I realize that for anyone with the experience to answer the question intelligently I need to provide some contrast.

Very intelligent and successful people everywhere and I thank you all.

I don't have a problem with using debt to buy real estate, but in an intelligent way.

Louise Whidby Louise, no one was born knowing anything but it seems you have the elements central to success: patience, intelligence, determination, curiosity, and ambition.In a couple weeks, you'll be able to look at a home and know it needs windows, doors, and two bathrooms and exactly how much time & money is needed to get it all done... keep up the good work

"Trustworthy" goes with this opportunity like "government" goes with "intelligence."

He's really really intelligent.

Even with my lack of experience it seems like this may not have been the most intelligent real estate decision.

If their report is devoid of evictions, then it says that they are like most people and they have enough residual intelligence to realize that no matter what you pay your rent or your going to be homeless.