If you are looking for a 100% risk-less & predictable place to park your money I'd suggest a CD at your local bank.

Columbus is an incredible market (real estate and quality of life)...everyone loves where they live, but it's really exciting to see the growth and expansion of the city here...I wouldn't hesitate to say (besides the weather in the winter ;) Columbus is one of the top 5 cities in the country...my prediction was the population would double 2-yrs ago and everyone laughed...but the city is on track to make it happen.Is there a particular area of the city you'll be focused on?

I predict the market will turn within the next 2-3 years as soon as the supply and demand picture changes.

Over that time, I have seen the city come alive and grow faster than nearly anyone could have predicted.

I actually predict a influx of rentals of the sell market next year, when the new landlords of the current and past couple years realize the promised cash flow is nowhere near expectations, their property taxes have increased 30-50%, and they actually have to put money in every year.

Also, predicted that inventory will rise in second half of 2018...........not looking that is happening.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/712/topics/51...Overall, I have in place, strategy of buy, hold, and sell.

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Here is another data point to consider -- the yield curve.https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/25/business/what-is-yield-curve-recession-prediction.htmlIf the yield curve is predicting a recession, the economy will slow and some tenants might not be able to pay their rent.

And I predict that it will continue to grow.

My view is both those owners got lucky but maybe they accurately predicted a lack of near term appreciation.