They sometimes don't know that they can be financially independent, run their own business, and reap the benefits of lifestyle design.

@Josh Deeden random thought but it seems like lifestyle wise you might be well served with an airbandb  model in one of the areas you find really attractive.

It could be argued that Backpage does not attract the best clients either...http://www.dailydot.com/lifestyle/serial-killer-at...

Lifestyle and city offerings are amazing.

Am very drawn to a new asset class, different lifestyle.

Biggest thing is to think about your family first, and to ensure that you can provide them with a stable lifestyle as you transition into real estate investing.

Now I want to work for myself, start my own company, and eventually have the financial freedom and flexibility to support a lifestyle I desire.

All of our friends thought we were crazy, but we've been able to live a much more comfortable lifestyle already!  

Everything of course always depends on your lifestyle and what matches your investment strategy.I am by no means saying syndication is the only route for sure, just saying larger deals and being part of them typically yield good benefits in a variety of categories, depreciation being one of them.

Young people with significant incomes and want the easy/cool downtown lifestyles and have purchased these properties.