That may be true over the long term, but valuations have reached a level (numerous 10 %
+ free cash flow yields) where there could be some attractive investment opportunities.
You can retire comfortably in 10 years with 10
+ free - and - clear rental homes when you approach this business with a sensible plan of buying houses at 10 % below fair market value with 10 % down payment and 10 %
+ yield on your investment (the author's 10/10/10 plan), and wisely reinvesting
cash flow, equity gains, and selling the loser houses to pay off the debt of the winners.