Thank you for sharing, and best of luck to your daughter on her next journey. 

The folks saying do not bet on appreciation are wrong or are only talking about a time less than 20 plus years for holding a rental property.

All the best in your investing journey. 

Good luck on your journey to leave the 9-5!

You do not bet on the home team simply because it is the home team. 

An HVAC system that provides sufficient air movement is your best bet, especially with a dehumidifier built in.

Of course learning through experience is the best bet for anyone but none of it would make sense to me if I haven’t even scratched the surface.

I'm 25 and live in the Washington DC metro area, and work in financial services.I have done really well investing in the markets and have been trying to save as much as i can (while still enjoying life to the fullest), and have created a nice little nest egg to start my journey in real estate investing.The reason i am starting this thread, is because after living and renting in the DC metro area for 3 years here, i just do not believe the market here is attractive for buying house hacking or renting properties. 

My bet is he's referring to the fact that he can't qualify for a mortgage on a new house for some time.

I hope to see you around at a local REA meeting some time, and to discuss our journey sometime!