Metaphorically speaking anyways.

But if you hire a property manager with a good track record, and then you want to micro-manage, I disagree with your metaphor.

No roller coasters anymore, give me the lazy river Love the metaphor Chris.

If, huge if, is around to stay, I’m sure there there will still be plenty of opportunities to make money in the metaphorical 3/4th inning.

Cash-flowing rentals in Florida right now are tough overall, so you won't pull up places for sale in the greater Orlando area, throw a dart at the metaphorical board, and find a property that easily cash flows.

I like your planting trees metaphor - it comforts me.

Metaphorically speaking your hand is going to get stabbed one time and you will leave salty and frustrated hating real estate. 

In a simplistic metaphor, the FED needs to balance out the health of the economy with inflation.

I was simply using a metaphor to help explain tax's impact on commerce, that's it. 

To put it in @Michael Plaks metaphor, Why would you put a ring on their finger if your intent wasn't to marry them?