If we are getting the same yields investing in real estate, why are we working so hard, why are we dealing with less predictable cashflows, and why are we dealing with eviction/property management risk?

It's very difficult to find off-market deals with predictable upside opportunity.  

That's my prediction.

But as many have stated before you can't predict appreciation.  

Hoping" for me was never a strategy as the future is unpredictable.I hoped my $480,000 condo in Chicago would appreciate and it didn't move since 2018.My tenant a crypto exec has been paying me $3,000 in rent on the 28th of each month like clockwork for 5 years now.No capex, no issues at all and that has been a breeze.3% ROI isn't sexy enough to me tho 🤷‍♂️I'd probably be cheering right now if it moved up in value but it's been a dead deal in my eyes.But it is what it is.The numbers in a deal TODAY per se don't rely on hope and are a more predictable outcome.Granted, the numbers need to be "worked" and a more "hands on" approach is needed in such markets.Thanks Hi Engelo, you have been doing this for a long time and I know you have the skills and tenacity to manage high-cash-flow properties, but you have to admit, you are working hard for your cash flow, this is not passive at all.

You can watch the meetings at this link: https://engage.buncombecounty.org/d1035 I haven't watched the videos myself.It's hard to predict where things will go now that we've lost thousands of housing units, many of which were in the most affordable bracket.

I predict that the substantial home price cost savings and greater control they enable the buyer to have will make them grow in popularity.

2) Why are you predicting only $30k profit if your cost to build including the lot is $385k and you're listing for $495k? 

As important as due diligence, analysis, knowledge of the property type, track record of the syndicator, correctly predicting economic trends, and timing is, the number 1 way to avoid a devastating loss is NEVER INVEST MORE THAN 10% OF YOUR INVESTABLE ASSETS IN ANY ONE DEAL.  

Having sold 90% in 2022 and gone to equities, I'm more gone out the exit tunnel than on the sidelines, but my prediction then to maybe start sniffing around again in '26 still seems about right to me.