Yes, is is highly liquid, but the return on it is terrible in this environment.

Especially in our economic environment.

I like residential better because of the great investor's environment right now.

I've taught in a classroom environment and there is no comparison between the two methods as to getting the subject material across.In the classroom you will have conversations in related areas of RE.

Cash may not be shelter if the economy collapses, The dollar could collapse too, even in an deflationary environment.

Charles Darwin said that it's not the strongest or the smartest of the animals that survive but those who are fastest to adapt to their changing environments.

In this unhinged pricing environment, since price you buy and sell a property is a bigger driver of total return than the day to day drudgery of property management, by being local one leaves lot of money on the table.Another result of 2008 crisis is many potential buyers with damaged credit.

In a RE downturn environment, prices fall so the CapRate will increase - - assuming rents are constant. 

I ultimately want to invest in some commercial properties around golf courses... as I am already familiar with the environment.

As awesome as it is to work in a fast paced environment, i've always wanted the flexibility to do what i want whenever i want  (don't we all) without having to do the regular 9-5.