Many people would rather earn less than 100% of the NOI, but be doing it on many times more properties (leverage).As an example, if I offered you 15 full gold bars or 50 half of a gold bars, which one would you prefer?

Michael G, a good accountant is worth his weight in gold.

It has that dated color and gold faucet, but I think it works.

If you attend my free seminar and sign up for the $25k gold level program I can give you this answer.

I'm searching for passive income so that I can quit my job in the next 4 years is the gold which is why Pretty much I'm chasing multi's.

Guy who holds sign in front of business telling you to sell your gold or eat their food.

If you were around this website back in 2008-2009, you'll remember a lot of posters who were preparing for the apocalype...buying guns and ammo for barter, digging holes in the ground for shelter, stocking up on physcial gold, etc.

Barry welcome to biggerpocketsunder the " learn " tab is a gold mine of knowledge/wisdom via podcasts

Hard assets will be the place to be, real estate and gold, and if you can finance RE with a modest amount of low fixed-rate debt (no more than 65% LTV to ensure staying cash flow positive in the coming carnage), then all the better.1996 21.2%1997 31.3%1998 23.4%1999 23.6%2000 -10.9%2001 -11.0%2002 -20.9%2003 31.6%2004 12.5%2005 6.4%2006 15.8%2007 5.6%2008 -37.2%2009 28.3%2010 17.2%2011 1.0%2012 16.1%6/28/13 YTD 14.0%

Also remember that a good home inspector during the due-diligence phase is worth his weight in gold.