Those with thinner skin probably would think the same thing about a Drill Instructor in the military, I'm sure.

Wealth can be had in real estate, but you will have pay with blood, sweat, and possibly some tears.  

That's why I'd rather be a HML or give my money to @Jay Hinrichs to manage, and I can get out at a short notice without taking a blood bath.There are two ways to learn. 

Saw a lot of spilled blood and property damage.  

Most notably, you will not be able to access outside sources of financing that aren't from a blood-relative.

In an unofficial response they basically tell me that you can't take blood from a stone and the landlord can take the financial hit vs a tenant.  

Lawyers are now suing over elevated blood tests that were 20 years old.

While most of us will not argue that spreads are thinner and finding deals is more difficult, none of us have given up or feel that we need to instantly move to spec building.

T Boone Pickens went on TV and pledged a massive fortune on wind energy. . . only to abandon it when it didnt pan out.I have yet to see any vampire, even on True Blood step up, or for that matter any bazillonaire and coin Virgin Solar.You both are wise minds, to urge caution.Brother and Neighbor Matt Devincenzo, you and I both know of the brownouts here in Southern California, I would be afraid to fold the electricity into the rent check, especially if I get a granny tenant that runs the air conditioner all summer.Again gentlemen, very wise words. . .

My blood pressure rises and I cry everytime I talk to her because she has nothing but hurtful things to say and all I ever wanted was for her to be happy.