However, if are you dependent on w2 income or other investments or know someone who is, they will be suffering. 

I've personally ran into situations where the property managers weren't on the level, skipped town, didn't have a good team behind broker so when the broker goes down the business suffers, etc. 

Here are my thoughts:Mortgages and rent should not be the first go-to if income is suffering.

Real estate will likely suffer, but it will be a delayed impact. 

I expect office space will suffer even after this is done.

It seems to be emotional work, and an irrational response to people that are suffering from high rents.

They suffer from mental illness too!

He is moderately affluent but suffers from a vague dissatisfaction with his life. 

Those using the defense will need to certify that they’ve suffered financial hardship..." 

From there I moved into medium FI but it medium took about 3x longer to reach than if I'd stayed and suffered in my w2.