Originally posted by @Rich O'Neill:Genuinely curious about this- at what point do we have to be careful about "redlining" when talking about this stuff?

Quote from @Ryan Rich: We have ownership in 3 STR properties on Beech Mtn as well as one in Blowing Rock. 

It's tempting to chase quick riches in real estate: flips, short-term rentals, hot markets.

Quote from @Laura Yelin: Hello BP'sI like Sherman...I lived there for about 3 years many years ago and still sell and rent there.It's a slow wealth building market in my opinion, not get rich quick.Mostly blue collar stable town.

Folks feel less rich and pull back when stocks and their 401k’s are flashing a bit of red.

Wait for her to bring it up.Don’t focus only on sacrifices and future payoffs.Highlight near-term benefits, not just “someday we’ll be rich.”Don’t force or bribe her to attend meetups.Invite her but dont push itDon’t try to teach them to analyze deals.Focus on what excites themFYI I had to deploy before my wife got on board.

Quote from @Fajer Na: Quote from @Chris Rich: Quote from @Shane Regnier: Hello everyone, we know this post is a few months old now, however we are interested in the Ocala, FL market as well, primarily looking at LTR SFHs in the Silver Spring Shores, Heath Brook, or Marion Oaks neighborhoods.

It's the equivalent of the guy with the expensive car and big house acting rich vs. the actual rich guy that lives in a modest house, drives an old truck, and buys his clothes at Costco.

Fast forward 25 years later and John decided he wanted the riches associated with the gurus backed by the Vegas/Provo real estate marketing companies.

It just takes time for most investors to become “rich” off real estate.