In some markets, Realtors are not willing to drive tire kickers around (which some people who would get involved in this program would be) if they are not sure they are going to buy something.

Searching in a hot market like Seattle area is challenging as the retail buyers drive up the prices beyond what makes sense as an investment.

Not saying maybe you want to give it another go , but you have what so many lack, the drive.  

Just because you don't mortgage or sell your paid off property doesn't somehow end your growth.

Drive around and find abandoned properties, contact the owner and negotiate.2.

Get balance transfer offers, get a temporary second job, drive pizza or Uber in the evening, borrow a bit of money from a friend or relative, etc. and beat the interest and you will be good.

What if they are hermits who only go out once a year, drive beat up cars and cook every food at home?

I tell her legally she has ten days to pay and so, on the tenth day she drives on my doorstep and gives me a cashier's check. 

On a national scale the bubble numbers of 3% vacancy, 35% opex, and 4% rent growth is not sustainable long term.

Also the area has seen a population growth of 163.98 percent since 2000