I think they are using that as an excuse.

When you are a new investor and want to build you will pay 2-3x more than you expected and it will take about 4-6x as long as you think going ground up.

If people think things are getting better, I have some swamp land to sell you.

I can't think of any reason why you would do this.

My husband and I are thinking of moving out there in the next few years and I was wondering if I would be able to continue my real estate investing.

I personally think out-of-state investing is a top choice because you can invest in any market, selecting the ones that you believe are seeing the most growth, and do it from anywhere.

Without hearing the conversation its often hard to gauge the objective...she could be fishing for you to pay, she could be venting, she could be complaining thinking you could do something, or she could just be making conversation...who knows!

IF you can do that, it's not a bad idea, but I think it's a waste of time.

Quote from @Bruce Woodruff: And everybody think being a Realtor is easy.

This is not sound advice but poor criticism.