<prompt> Human: Okay, you need to have constant tenants, but if its in a good place it shouldnt be a problem. I understand that in many countries apts are so expensive you cant get back the price in 10 years, but here you could. Whats the catch?  <response>: The risk is not doing it well. Finding a place that is overpriced, not being able to find tenants, not being able to charge enough rent to cover costs. Do your research and youll be fine A lot of people in this sub will talk about duties of a landlord and upkeeping the house which does exist but not to the extent of work they are talking about if you do your research right dont buy a place thats shit and not in a rentable area I have an inkling suspicion that these people havent done it themselves and justify it with these reasons as often when I see those kinds of posts I never see anecdotal stories. I however have seen a lot of success with family friends and myself doing this. 