And eventually, they also fail financially, because over time capex exceeds cash flow.So I am very much in favor of @Tim Ryan 's idea: pick a market and grow roots.

they get their roots in MLM  just like Amway selling the dream. 

I work for a builder, a lot SF investors laying roots here.

I would recommend investigating the root of the problem first.

My pleasure.To answer this question you first need to understand what a motivated seller is because this is the root of all the inconsistent advice flying around.

Have you ever had a root canal?

Take it with a grain of salt or a whole carton or morton's iodized, because at the root of it every investor is different and so is every unique investment situation.Thanks for all the great insight, Sean!

The pain of the root canal depends on the dentist.

Root cause is lack of confidence and/or fear of losing money.  

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