If you are finding deals on $200k properties for a $500 cashflow, you are going to get $5k in equity on someone else's property that might never sell and $12.5 a month in perpetuity.  

Perpetual renters, not so much. 

Now, this is going way beyond just real estate investing into Macroeconomics but eventually, yes, the combination of these low interest rates, perpetual QE, and correspondingly low T-Bill & bond rates along with a staggering budget deficit are going to cause us problems. 

If they give you a lead, Weichert takes a referral fee for that lead, and any subsequent lead from that lead (that lead refers you to their friend) in perpetuity.

A perpetual stream of food, clothes, and care items are needed, which creates retail jobs. 

He was telling me that he sees not necesarilly perpetual low inventory but a shortfall of affordable housing.

Same cash, but I'd argue strongly for the latter, as there is really no such thing as owning a house "free and clear" - since you'll always have a perpetual lien against your property called property tax and maybe even an HOA.

We can only hope and pray that our investments benefit us and our children rather than being forcibly donated to powers that be.It is easy for the media to vilify landlords and perpetuate the stereotypical uncaring scrooge. 

Local lender - Perpetual Federal Savings Bank What was the outcome?

Local lender - Perpetual Federal Savings Bank How did you add value to the deal?