However, I am not going to be the one that criticizes and then not offer an alternative view, in fact, a solution that apparently would satisfy all. 

One of them I know very well.My criticism is the lack of diversity.

I believe a degree helps you critically and creatively think, to include how to conduct extensive research.

And, luckily for me, I had just enough critical thinking skills to also sense that something was 'off' in that conventional wisdom. 

It teaches you to think critically, communicate effectively, write clearly and concisely, and analyze and manage problems.

Also, 21,000 SF is just the total SF of units, but you will have other common spaces (balconies, hallways or corridors, stairs, etc) so again, the design is critical to understanding hard costs.

Don’t criticize people that don’t though.

Housing is so critical, Sacramento has taken a dump on Landlords with this change.

Be your own toughest critic, pick 1 market, find 1 agent in that market, get 1 or more deals done.

We should be ENCOURAGING individualism & capitalistic entrepreneur-ism in this country of all (legal) kinds, not criticizing or repeating misinformation about them.