You make it up in the long run because your rent increases over time, and eventually you own a property outright and the rent is basically all yours bar running expenses. Note I have NEVER said property is the road to obtaining fast wealth, but it is a great way to build up a significant amount of wealth over a 30 year period.
"i swear, sometimes i wonder..."
Yeah I wonder too - guys like you are just so blinded with your own view that you don't see that there are still ways to make money out of property if you take a long term view. The days of getting rich quick in property are gone for now!