Real estate and insurance kind of go hand in hand, so while working in the insurance industry, I’ve also been blessed to learn a lot about real estate, property values, building maintenance and observe successful organizations.I currently have a few single family properties, but recently decided that from a growth standpoint, it makes more sense to pursue multi-family properties.  

Also, though this may be a superficial observation, his profile pic makes me suspicious.

just my observation.. some cities are simply worse than others.. one main thing I always look at is bar's on windows and caged condenser units.. that's an indication at least of petty theft.. but stolen condenser that will cost you a few bucks when and if that happens.

Of course, this is only one man's observation and opinion.With regards to financial freedom, it means you own the most precious commodity in the world. 

Casual observation.

The money is made not rushing into things but sitting observing and striking when the right deal presents itself. 

I speak more like an outsider in RE, and my opinion is based on my general understanding of a bigger picture and lifetime of observation of things around me.If you ask of technical side, I would say what you pay for investment property will decide the outcome of your project.

@Bryan Clement great observation.

Despite Harvard’s international fame and energetic alumni outreach, somebody like Mike would not experience an observable “Harvard effect.”

It speaks to what I've observed as a very regular buyer & seller of rental properties.