I think you’re probably a little disgruntled, but I agree with you… you were probably a min wage worker during the last boom, and then you got your law degree(nice work) and were in school during this latest, but a little too late to get in on this boom.. My scenario is similar.. BUT real estate can be a great way to make life changing money through favorably high leverage with little risk(considering a basic understanding of timing and cycles).. just be happy that prices are on the way down and be ready to get in early on the next cycle..