It is also good for retirees or others who do not have the good health or desire to manage their own investments.   

Many lenders will promote and advertise their most attractive programs such as; 100% financing, knowing that about 100% of newbies will never qualify.Now that is not to say you can not find a lender to give you 90% LTV (10% down payment), but the likely hood is not great with no experience.   

Yep we have too many options for people in America and as a result it enables laziness and promotes a  lack of motivation.

Thomas, tomorrow you really need to call the Department of Health and have them come out and do an inspection.  

But, since falling in love with it roughly two years ago, my grades, health, and overall life have improved.

No , they are obviously here looking for someone they can use to better and promote their own interests. 

Members of the board pay a lot of money, and those of involved with our associations put in a lot of volunteer time to do things like lobby on your behalf (You can thank us for getting you the 20% pass through deduction), create the contract forms, hear grievances, promote our industry and on and on.

The problem here being, by not promoting your success and passion for the industry you may lose out on connections, private investors and potential future deals. 

Cross-promotion.

In other words, Biggerpockets promote them.