For numerous reasons.

Think back one hundred years, what was life then.

However, if I ever wanted to learn all that there is to learn on this subject, Brian is he guy I would call - he has forgotten more about options, land trust, and all the rest of it than I will ever know, or care to know, I think :) Good luckYou are too kind, Ben Leybovich.And if anyone ever wants to buy a multifamily for 5% cash down, see his AWESOME podcast here http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/18/cash-flow-creative-finance-life-ben-leybovich/

As long as you are cash flowing life is well.

No one can mitigate all risk, but I would rather have a chance at being wealthy earlier in life using debt (its what the FED does, and no matter what you think about it, or how you think it is going to end, if they flame out, I could care less if you own you property free and clear we are all in deep doo doo).If you use debt to no more than 70-75% LTV, in todays market, we could still have a correction and you would have an equity cushion.

Matt Rothwell I've lived in the Raleigh/Durham area my whole life and have seen this area have off the charts growth in the past 15-20 years.

I wanted my own business and I am going to do what ever it takes to get what life wants me to enjoy.

Rich Dad had a huge influence on my life as well, so I know the feeling!

Actually, I lived in Redding for most of my life.

Just a different approach to life and investing.