They can't add value to their holdings through any effort of their own.One can invest in real estate and achieve "diversification" through the public markets using multiple vehicles - most prominently through Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITS.

And, having enough RE to shield those other revenue streams is important as well, since this way I can earn less and keep more...So, unlike our friend Burke who practices real estate as both a business and investment vehicle, I see RE as a tool - one tool of many.

A town like Motor City when layoff starts all tenants are out of work.

Renter’s animals and pets, if any, must remain under renter’s control.Parking of Vehicles: Residents agree to park a maximum of 1 personal motor vehicle on the property and one recreational vehicle, unless prior written permission is received from the owner.i.

For most people, real estate investing is a vehicle to something else they crave.

A Chevy Silverado has one of the highest vehicle death rates in the US, but that does not make it an unsafe vehicle.

They have an undying spirit that keeps them going when most people stop.If you have those traits and are willing to work hard to get what you want there is nothing going to stop you.I view traditional education as a vehicle that measure ones resolve to start and finish something difficult over time. 

Predicted appreciation of 7.2% next yearRental rates continue to rise which will earn you a larger return on your investmentSacramento is currently bringing over tech companies from the Bay Area, may see a future trend in prices due to the surge of job growthFor more job growth, Sacramento is a finalist for Nikola Motor Co.

I have done a bit more research on the topic and although don't think it is the right vehicle for me personal to generate passive cash flow, it does appear that the program may hold value to the right person.

But three years later we are wiser and have finally decided to use real estate as our main vehicle to propel us into financial freedom.