You have to consistently follow up in a meaningful way and you will get deals.

It would be great if it was a part of school curriculum in a meaningful, comprehensive, age appropriate way. 

When we live for financial gain (or fitness) rather than using those good habits to help us live a balanced and meaningful life, we have given up control to these mindless and relentless masters.As you said, if you decide not to have children, this is a completely personal decision, and I'm sure it's not just financial. 

You're still doing all the work you just get the bump of being on MLS.I just heard of this service Listing Spark that lists your properties for $7 a day.

A survey today would likely identify a meaningful population of folks forced into renting property as they move to find work following job loss. 

OR WA and other prime spots around the country like Charleston SC  there is basically no reason to buy any property for just the sake of  owning it if it does not throw off meaningful positive cash flow. 

Is any of this related to investing in real estate, or do I like to ramble on, forever. tic nervI can't find a single meaningful and honest response to this that won't get me banned.