Originally posted by @JD Martin:Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:nice post.... and I high light APPRECIATING markets  and LONG TERM  … if its the rental game I like that and pay down your debt.. you retire when your rentals are paid for .. you get a huge increase in income and off into the sunset you go.. without having to own so many units that is a J O B unless you want it to be.. some people are very pleased to live the life of a landlord..