How'd that stock do in 2008? That little $29,900 house does about 26% in the good years..... and 26% in the bad years.No cause your never wrong.
I have done rental houses, Its a lot of work and can be profitable but my SP stock did 35% last 18 months. I have no debt involved. I didnt have to clean up after old renters. I win.
If you have a stock that will bring 20% or more every year for the next 40 years, you should buy it.