What is the argument vs, that inflation holds and real estate paces 0..... that is, again, an oxymoron. 

We need 2.2 million homes built and we're on pace for 1.2-1.3 million this year across the country.

Are you suggesting it is only ok to call out your program if I also call out Pace Morby's programs and every other course/training platform that is referenced on Bigger Pockets?

Things continued at a snail pace with the rehab and I continued to remind and plead ABC to pay us the rent guarantees.ABC Baltimore promised to continue paying us rent even after the Rent Guarantee expired on Dec 17 2018 because the house was not ready after more than 16 months.

Don’t focus on the pace of your deals.

None of that matters because the algorithm and pacing of the sites and their own personal directives change faster than the speed of light.

I’m saving as much as I currently can and would be on pace for a decent down payment in about 10 years.

Find your own pace. 

We're also able to evaluate our rates, and keep pace with inflation, on a monthly and quarterly basis because of shorter term leases.Now we syndicate larger self-storage deals and work with passive investors.

Appreciation is just the cherry on top.The last few years Toledo somewhat caught up with appreciation but I believe we are capped now.It's a slow moving market and always behind the rest of the country.There is just not enough demand/infrastructure growth like in other markets to support continued appreciation.Historical data shows the Toledo market appreciating at the pace of inflation which is nothing to brag about hehe.IMO, it's a cashflow play and you should consider building a larger portfolio because it will be safer.Owning 1-2 properties can be a "hit and a miss" and really not the providers or PM's fault.There is a high likelihood of turnover so it's important to build a larger portfolio.If you experience "drama" on 1 or 2 properties, the other 4-5 are performing and can subsidize any losses incurred on the few that temporarily aren't performing.Wishing you much success