For the last ten years we have been investing in stocks.

Our total assets are approximately $150,000 and include a rental home valued at $75,000, two lots in a subdivision valued at $25,000 and $50,000 in cash and stocks.

He did recommend a sump pump in XXX apartment,  possibly in a closet"So we were trapped into a 1 year lease with the management company and they finally let us out of it July 31st, without paying them the remaining 9% gross remaining predicted rent because we were complaining too much and the unit is too much work.

Ben there is and never has been an argument from me that Cap rates OR GRM's predict profitability.  

Further (if relative to stocks), the stock market increased 3000 points beyond its prior bubble peak.  

There will be future changes but there is no way to predict them exactly.

Thanks for sharing this article.The author has cherry picked the pieces that negatively supports his line of reasoning.Additionally, there is no guarantee that everyone who invested in stocks would see a positive return as quoted.So, it depends on the drive, plan, creativity and mindset of the individual.It's a known fact that most of the millionaires made/secured their wealth through RE and not the stock market.Looking back at the author's path to home ownership, he could have re-calibrated his steps and do creative REI investing to make himself whole.The author's story sounds like a good one to tell, generate laughter and lively conversations, but, I am not convinced with his line of reasoning about home ownership.

I would rather not issue stock but bonds could be an option for me.

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In a lot of areas new development will be more expensive than existing home stock, which will probably help the home prices of the existing houses - especially if it is McMansions that are built.