Regulators and law makers in these blue states couldn't care less about the sellers.

I suspect in certain markets we were defiantly market makers.

Because I wanted to take a few days to examine this serious contract, the interviewer threw in my face that they’re looking for decision makers and people who know how to pull the trigger on a deal.  

If they take care of the unit there wont be much cost to make rent ready after they leave. 

Let me cure you of one of the primary mistakes folks who get into the MHP business make; Renting out the mobile homes (I know you said rent to own, I'll address that later).

With stock, you have market makers who buy and sell, you never meet or even know the buyer or seller.

They watch these stupid shows like Million Dollar Listing and other Bravo TV shows which make real estate investing so easy.

The point I am making is the decision the GP makes is circumstantial and very specific to the fact pattern of their particular deal and to tie back to my first post in this thread, who that decision maker really is is important. 

While your family member might have some valid concerns, there are definitely ways to address them and make real estate a successful investment strategy.Let's break down your family member's points and explore the counter-arguments:Interest Rates and Appreciation:Yes, mortgage rates are higher than they've been in recent years.

ABQ also made a lot of deals to attract Netflix to make its headquarters here... but now nothing is being filmed.