Industrial took a small dip but then quickly recovered ( even as interest rates continue to rise ).

At the end of the day, 5% of $80 is more than 2.5% of $100 and the fee models used in the industry will sometimes lead the listing agent's to go from being the seller's advocate to the buyers.

Some may say… this is too much work… or too difficult to do…  Well, if you don’t like this type of work or industry… simply don’t do it. 

You should consider skipping college and getting your real estate license if you are super serious about the industry!

Again, other might feel differently here.b) Skin in the game: as a conservative investor, I understand that the dirty secret of industries that the waterfall compensation is in the line with me and incentivizes sponsors to take more risk.

That depends on what I am starting with capital wise, family wise, and intentions.If I'm a regular joe believing the ******** BP and other areas state of FI in 5 years with REI I take a chill pill and start buying in an area that's showing promise(already changing) in a city that's growing(industry, population wise) that's free from natural disaster risk(as best as I could).

I have 5 years of real estate agent in Central Indiana. During that time I also became a Managing Broker. I then was offered a position at a local growing investment mortgage bank. I focused on construction to permane...

There will always be demand in the market (it's not like some covid markets that could disappear as vacation destinations almost entirely over the next decade), and the regulation risk is as near to zero as you can get in this industry so long as you buy in the approved tourist zones (again, compared to some smaller/less mature markets where they could outlaw STRs tomorrow).For short period cash flow there are better options. 

Hey Riley, I really appreciate you reaching out and offering to share resources with others in the industry is always invaluable!

Not much industry for decent jobs.