More real estate would likely always win that argument over stocks and many other investments with its double digit returns.  

Twenty or more years ago we would have to put an ad in the newspaper with all kinds of silly abbreviations to keep the ad as small as possible, because the newspaper publisher had to be paid for such ads and charged per line of text that was printed.Be glad you can write out as much text as you want, and even include pictures, for a nominal charge.Having said that, there was another thread on this topic where I tried to see if TurboTenant was charging to place ads on the Zillow network of sites; that could be a solution, and even if not they will post to lots of sites to increase exposure.

My best single property success story was completed in 2014 and well documented on Biggerpockets in this thread along with my podcast interview: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/73810-ready-for-7-digit-success-stories?

The photo was posted to the bottom of the lease was digitally signed using the IP address of end user (tenant).  

I still remember when it cost 2–3 times that to run a garage sale ad in the local newspaper for just 2 days.

Got a deal going on Millstream Rd that is a s short term investment opportunity that would earn double digit passive returns.RegardsChris

I personally will be surprised, with the already announced rate increases, if the national RE appreciation is in double digits.  

As time moves forward, rents grow on average at a double digit appreciation rate, rapidly stepping up COC.

Unfortunately, Memphis has a bad reputation and a lot of investors do not even want to consider this market:Yes, Memphis, TN is not a market with double digit population and job growth, it is not a primary market like NYC or Atlanta, and some neighborhoods are rough and prone to crime.

Most private lenders don't have to have their $ out for more than 5 years or so, unless you want to offer up double digit returns.