That's why Bro Investors often buy because their friends are, but none of them understand the science of real estate and deal-making.I made no attempt to tie into your original post; I only had a point about the concept of value.

“Tempe has created a community that is a microcosm of what is great about Arizona: great accessibility to a young and knowledge-based workforce (median age is 28 and 42% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or better), Arizona State and the University of Advancing Technology are producing technology-proficient graduates in engineering, software, development, computer science, etc.,” says Maria Laughner, Economic Development Program Manager, City of Tempe.Tempe already has office space for ZipRecruiter, Amazon, and Microsoft.

And the fascinating thing to me about this topic is that I wouldn't say you're necessarily wrong, while many could make a good case that you are- again, no right or wrong, no one way to skin the cat.Isn't cash flow what you really want at the end of the day? 

Originally posted by @Jesse Mancuso:This post is offering a fascinating array of opinions.

In addition, his passions that have decent opportunity to be able to support him (life sciences and environment) both require degrees for the traditional paths. 

@Josue R.Real estate investing/landlording is not rocket science. 

Much like @Ryan Williams, my big "why" and BHAG revolves around financial freedom and helping other achieve financial freedom themselves.I am fascinated by travel and learning how other cultures, and other human beings choose to live their lives.

Per this NY Times article, the average American knows around 600 people.https://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/19/science/the-average-american-knows-how-many-people.html#:~:text=The%20average%20American%20knows%20about,do%20you%20know%20named%20Kevin%3FPer the US Census Bureau, the average American moves 11.7 time in their life, which based upon an approximate lifespan of 84 years, works out to be about every 7 years.https://www.census.gov/topics/population/migration/guidance/calculating-migration-expectancy.html#:~:text=Using%202007%20ACS%20data%2C%20it,one%20move%20per%20single%20yearSo, if the average American knows 600 people and they each move about every 7 years, that means that the average American knows around 85 people that move in any given year.How many of those moves do you want to be involved in?

I do a lot of teaching and advising my students about their decisions to further their study. (2) We make about the same amount per year in rental cash flow as I do in science.

Yet, I do have a deep appreciation for science and serving others.I will keep this advice handy, and regardless, real estate is something I would like to continue to pursue and help maybe offset some of the debt.