Downsizing sounds mighty nice.You wouldn't believe the excuses you'll read on Bigger Pockets for why people simply HAVE to own and live in a large, expensive house.

If you get lots of negative feedback, obviously excuse yourself politely.

Excuse my language, but if I have to pick up dog $hit, I will do whatever it takes to succeed.

Finding a cap rate >7 on a duplex with positive cash flow in Western Washington seems like a unicorn in this market, but we found it and so far I enjoy mowing the lawn every 2-3 weeks as an excuse to check in on the tenants.

Investors overcome the fear of failure and understand there’s a difference between a reason and an excuse.  

College has become an excuse to not do anything useful. ;-)

We have limiting beliefs, excuses, reasons, and lies we use to justify some of our decisions...around finances, health, fitness, family, and relationships. 

@Michael Ryland I think what’s even more annoying are the people that told you years ago they are also going to invest in real estate and still haven’t done ANYTHING 5+ years on and are still asking for advice and making up excuses why they couldn’t....

That is an EXCUSE. 

It's also easy to let that speculation become an excuse to take no action, thinking that you'll be able to time a crash and take advantage when it happens.