Is it simply another word for peer pressure?

That just puts too much pressure on a property to perform and adds a bit more risk than necessary. 

You'll get a feel for the age of the neighborhoods, the vitality of the commercial buildings, the ease of location, the closeness to jobs.The markets you're describing are more linear, and usually have lower capital appreciation.

There was no pressure to stay in; it was about getting reps and not opting out.

The problem is that you don't get an opportunity to do an inspection before you buy.If you buy pre-sale from the owner, you have arrears to bring current, getting the owner to move after you have solved their problem and taken the pressure off, along with the previously listed concerns.

Our program teaches people how to buy small to large apartments, but we don't pressure people to buy large apartments.

Obviously they are putting more pressure on out of state investors that invest within Cleveland proper, but spreading liability to the property manager is a new twist.

You'll meet many of his existing students, and learn about their experiences, without a high-pressure sales pitch. 

Pricelabs costs but the ease with which all the comp sets are gathered and updates both calendars on Airbnb & VRBO make the subscription worth it to me.

Our long term plan is to ease into real estate investing or being a small landlord with minimal headaches or complications.