I have a sense we are especially prone to this in real estate as not many other investment vehicles may need unexpected repairs and in the event of a natural disaster hitting your portfolio, you're not only dealing with the damage to your home but the income from your portfolio is instantly gone until you reach an insurance settlement and repairs are done.

Because we are in Michigan we have the motor city where people in all socioeconomic classes are passionate about their vehicles and like to take care of them.

You might not want to look up vehicle fatalities...it might cause you to buy a tandem bike with a kiddie basket.People are much more dangerous than ANY dog...

That doesn't mean that this shouldn't be an avenue or vehicle, as you said, you start at where you can, and you work your way up to houses that are a surer bet for you.I think what we have all said is valid, its just how, why, and how long you will implement this strategy.

Real estate is illiquid relative to other investment vehicles and therefore inherently more risky.

there is actually a vehicle that has been paying me between 7% to 13.25% for the past 3 years, no income tax, no downside market risks.

Dumpster was delivered to the WRONG address blocking the neighbors vehicles in their garage & the number on the side of the dumpster went to voice mail.

Even the dealer had no idea that Ford Motor Credit would be willing to lend me the money with no credit check based on the credit of my company!

Cabs are commercial vehicles and many markets require commercial drivers licenses, Uber is personal vehicles with personal drivers licenses.

That makes it even more clear comparing RE to those other investment vehicles.