I think we give away our destiny when we invest money in the stock market.  I think we should take control and invest in wealth creation.  A rental is an example of investing in yourself.  An income property can be an investment for the future.  At age 50 I had to move back into a rental home I invested in years age.  Thank God  had that option.  Would I had been homeless?  It is not impossible.  Anyone can find themselves out of luck and broke at any point of their life.  A rental unit that brings in even a small revenue is good thinking. Firoz Patel can attest to the wisdom of a rental income.