I think this is clearly a sign of poorly developed risk-control brain centers.  

Run the numbers on both of the scenarios and show her the long term impacts and I'm confident you guys can make a logical decision.

Make executive decisions as it were.

I wouldn't advise buying and holding properties in war zones because they usually come with all kinds of problems like vandalism, theft, squatters, poor quality tenants, etc., but I would definitely do wholesale deals there.

As for the original thread:Rich dad, poor dad - obviouslyMillionaire next door - Just living humbly and simply, contrary to what marketing makes you believe.

Some investors get themselves in a poor position by leveraging one property against another and so on and so on.

Take your time and evaluate the cost, reward benefits and then make your decision.

I recently read "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and the book got me thinking about whether investing in real estate is for me.

Excellent decision - the real numbers are the boss.

However I don't think I could research as well or make as educated of a decision buying a first property as far away as Texas or Georgia -due to logistics of working a full time job with little vacation time to get away and learn markets in far away states.