Since multifamily requires trailing data to sell, typically a minimum of 3 months, building that data during this phase can be very advantageous to position your property for a sale in the next phase, at the height of the market.Today we are arguably in a Recession phase in the majority of multifamily markets.

It also appears that there's a STRONG correlation between tax sales and distressed property (plus, arguably, worthless property) - ie it's showing on Zillow it's 400k but for the last 5 years it's been a meth lab with fire damage, or whatever.

Kiran, real estate is arguably the best long term investment that is offered.

Arguably, this applies.

The best bang for your buck is arguably 30-90 day trades and I would have made a ton more by having a shorter time frame, but I am happy with my gains and the risks required.Apologies to the op for the hijack but I think this relates to his belief that at some point the house of cards will collapse. 

My goal is financial security, legacy, and arguably most importantly do something I enjoy that makes $ 

just last tuesday I checked bread was 6 dollar something in sack n'save ; the price is not too different than bay area except I could buy a poke in a smaller container and that's enough for few days.Also some city in Hawaii is still considerably very affordable like Hilo and Pahoa and arguably IMO is best little town in US, it's the relaxing and slow daily life that's hard to beat. what I like about Hawaii is it's the closest vibe to south east Asia without having to stay in south east Asia.  

Since California is arguably the most judicially bound foreclosure state in the nation it makes sense that any departures of current HUD policies would originate in Cali.Greg - ever seen this situation before?     

@Allen Bannister first off, I'm a HUGE proponent of house hacking with a 5% conventional mortgage--I've done it myself many times, and it's arguably the BEST way to get started in REI, so good choice!

Still, I realize I have only scratched the surface, not to mention I am arguably using a source that may be misleadingly rosy.