Predictions about the housing market are perhaps second only to predictions about the stock market in popularity, and you can therefore expect a high ratio of frauds in the mix of self-appointed oracles.

We stock the kitchen mostly from IKEA and Dollar Tree.  

I understand how dividends work in a stock, but I'm having a hard time getting an answer, from the internet and books I've read, about pay outs to investors in RE.

You should look at what the majority of the building stock is.

If the dynamic is more stable and productive than other options such as publicly traded stocks or funds, your IRA is doing better in the long term.An IRA may leverage using non-recourse debt.  

It sounds like you're on the right track.I am also seeking financial freedom through RE, but I do diversify my portfolio into stocks also.I wish you the best of luck on your future deals!

It was when I realized I could put my money into things that would pay me every month like rentals and stocks!

Is it better than hands-off investments like the stock market and real estate syndication?

My partner responded - "Might as well invest your money in the stock market and make 8% in a few days…Or go buy in Ohio, where the return is much higher.Doesn’t make sense to invest at 8%, for me at least."

Stock Market?