It is a human frailty that we all have a desire to believe what we're told by others, especially those we like and trust.What was the biggest or worst lie you were ever told and did you believe it?

The human mind uses buckets to process and sort all the information that it takes in.

Welcome to the community, and you have definitely chosen the correct path with your past experience. 

This may not be the right forum to talk about the climate but since we're talking about the fear-inducing article, is there climate change and do human beings contribute to the carbon footprint of the planet?

It is important to understand this first.If you are seeking cash flow then you would be wise to look at non-geared investments if you think interest rates will rise, or if your chosen investment is not performing as well as it needs to.One of the greatest mistakes novice investors make is not assessing risk.

Networking can provide valuable insights and opportunities.Market Research: Conduct thorough market research to understand current property values, rental rates, and market trends in your chosen area.Property Search: Begin searching for properties that match your criteria.

This is human nature.When I was starting out in my career, I believed that engaging in commercial enterprise was vulgar and best left to company management.

Hi Cameron, as others have said here, the key is knowing what to automate and what takes more time to automate than simply hiring a human to do it for you (or DIY). 

But time and time again, I found that the 720k offer got chosen.

You have chosen the right vehicle, now learn all you can about it, and getting licensed in your state is an excellent way to move ahead.