Or if you want to ignore me and not have a conversation just simply run away as fast as you can from that guy.

Second, when Boomers lose their jobs, they often simply retire, and they are an enormous generation

I simply asked but how many qualify for a house around the median price point(this was for Raleigh, NC), he responded oh maybe 10-15% of the new applicants.

He reminded me that he had come out a month earlier and offered to help identify the leak, but my tenant told him they had already checked and didn’t find anything (an oversight on my tenant’s part).

Depending on the neighborhood, there simply might not be a lot of demand but I would not get discouraged.

This helps you identify which factors drive the best returns and make confident, informed decisions.It’s also important to test your numbers with scenarios like higher vacancies, unexpected expenses, interest rate changes, or rent adjustments over the years.

If you are near the end of your journey and simply looking for stability and low overhead then I could see paying off mortgages, however that is not the most adventegous from a wealth building perspective. 

Knowing this information will help you identify the right professionals to bring on board.At minimum, your team team should include:Financial Advisor: to help with investment strategies - portfolio diversification and risk management.Real Estate Agent/Broker: to help with property acquisition and market analysis.Accountant or Tax Advisor: to help manage financial records, tax planning, and optimization.Attorney: to provide legal counsel for contracts, agreements, and investment structures.Mentor or Coach: to offer guidance, insights, and industry knowledge.Networking and Relationship Builder (for everything else you will need): to connect you with potential partners and collaborators.

I feel like having some good experts helping me clearly identify best practices and targets for success (instead of guessing) to be extremely helpful. 

The area is growing like crazy and there simply is not enough housing.