And the more you seek pleasure for pleasure's sake, the more you end up steeped in misery, because we are not made for meaningless self-stimulation. 

I would also encourage you and others to post questions to stimulate conversation here.

These loans are designed to stimulate homeownership (not investments).

No money down and got a lot of money back through Obama's first time home buyers package to stimulate the Real Estate economy.

That will spur discussion, give some structure for the night, and stimulate experiences from other investors that have read it or similar books.

The prices of real estate are crazy-expensive these days, mainly because of the inflation that has been stimulated by the huge amount of dollars printed in 2020.

As the Federal government became involved to "help" stimulate the economy by guaranteeing bank loans, via SBA or VA or FHA (Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae), more laws were implemented to help decrease loan risk, increase asset value and life expectancy. 

Don't see tenants winning anywhere (but at least the economy was stimulated, right?).

@Robert Ellis - Oftentimes buildings are zoned with ground floor retail to stimulate the growth of walkable "downtown" areas.  

@Colton Boyer What is really driving job growth and population growth in Kansas City is a highly educated workforce. (34.3% of the population has a 4 year degree or higher which is above the national average), the business incubators that are stimulating start ups and the low cost of living.