I agree with the predictions about the market continuing to rise at least through 2020.

Besides, who can predict the world and domestic economy a few years from now?

It's a loose goal but I like structure too.I've been successful with some single family flips but they are hard to come by (much less predictable in availability and actually beating out other investors) so I am considering some longer term real estate investing. 

But makes expense more predictable, no major hits at one time, pay it over time.   

Hello Bp, I am a 20y/o college student at Notre Dame college (OH) I will be reporting back for football camp August 5th and was looking for some investors or groups in the Cleveland area.

Can't ever predict the market, could happen next week or in the next 5 - 10 years. 

If a property will predictably bring in more money than it costs for mortgage and maintenance, you have a good start.

Reminded me of this: Larry Fedora: Football is 'under attack' and if it goes down 'our country will go down too'Most syndicators with a solid track record usually say no to investors with lower net worth, lower income due to the headaches mentioned by @Joel Owens.Maybe this is a case of much ado about nothing?

There are many predictions that blue collar and white collar are on the verge of a major flip and it’s just obvious by numbers.

If a property will predictably bring in more money than it costs for mortgage and maintenance, you have a good start.