It grows so much faster and that early growth compounds over time, so having a little more invested early on is worth more than a ton invested later.There is a metric called cash on equity return.

Your ROI needs to be much higher the older you get started because of the loss of the magic of compounding. 

With this property it seems possible that you will be paying for the privilege of owning the property.  

I get it though, that’s the price we pay for having the privilege of being able to borrow money.

This strategy lets you keep your equity growing and compounding, year after year, property after property.

This isn't just high risk your talking about Zach, your talking about compounded high risk. 

Once again, the loss of the compounding factor by concentrating on my personal home rather than an investment was significant. 

Long-term planning allows for steady growth, compounding returns, and the flexibility to adapt to economic and societal changes.

They all seem to be fascinated by, and inexperienced and unknowledgeable about the concept of compound interest.  

I bought my first US investment property in 2010with CAD  when the loonie was close to par, this can compound your profits.