If you read enough of these forums, the vast majority of people that look to accumulate X number of doors here do so with the idea of being wealthy, financially independent, etc.

The vast majority of people will never be able to earn and save as much as if they simply purchased their own home and held onto it.

WIth that said, finding 1.3% in those markets is vastly easier than finding 1% in AsheVegas. 

Link: (posting from app, not sure it will hyperlink)https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/rent-control-in-seattle-bill-to-repeal-statewide-ban-in-the-works/From the article:“The vast majority of economists have said time and again that rent control does more harm than good.

Businesses build by first generation are the vast majority of times quickly lost after their passing.

Two great books based on vast research.

Since the vast majority of Voters don't have a high level knowledge of Economic concepts, they will be voting for politicians that are seeking their understanding of what they believe will be best for them.These voters believe that NY RC will benefit them, then Cuomo is just doing what a politician should do which is to do the things his constituents put him in office for, however good or bad that may be.If you have a problem with Cuomo for doing his job for the people that voted for him, then I think at best you are directing your grievance in a completely wrong direction.Getting rid of Cuomo won't solve the problem.

This is not someone new to real estate but has vast business experience and is sitting on a $3M exit from a sale of their old company.

I know there are investors that get deals without using any of their own money, but let’s be honest the vast majority have to put skin in the game, especially when we’re starting out.

For me personally and I know I am in the vast minority in this.. but to me free in clear assets are a true measure of success not leveraged to your eye balls.