But in reality you are just working another job.

Although public awareness/interest on the subject is still on (maybe reality TV affect!) 

As much as people like to try to set up every aspect of their life and plan it the reality is life at any moment can throw us a curve ball and instantly redirect our plans.If your plan is to not make a career out of real estate then you need to heavily analyze the career you are currently looking at.

When I first started evaluating deals I had my spreadsheet all set up and the problem was that I could create a "perfect" deal on my spreadsheet but finding it in reality was another story.

I wish more podcasts would follow your example - dropping ego and getting to the reality of this life. 

My goal, which I will make a reality, is to use multifamily properties to gain financial freedom.

I understand there are class's these folks take.. but the reality and the glossed over highlights are quite different. it really needs to be throw away money.. not money you cant afford to lose.. if you have zero experience at it. 

Thanks for your time Mr.Doe, enjoy the rest of your evening.”although in reality if they are in foreclosure their credit is trashed..  

Link up with a great agent/broker in your investment area and learn the reality, rather than data from a commercial website.

Just another reminder that the "reality" we see around us can be so completely different from what's really going on beneath the surface!