On a macro level, Columbus has a new chip plant coming in town which I believe will drive demand, and the price to rent ratio is high which is great for cash flow.Best of luck to you!

Syndications are only suitable to players who have experience with deep due diligence, basic understanding of fraud prevention/detection techniques and enough real estate experience to understand the market, macro economy and how those factors will impact the investment. 

With the increased supply and demand pulling back a bit with the contraction in the economy, it makes sense to expect bookings to be down on a macro level. 

Now, in the market you are looking, do a macro view.

You've got potential issues with noisy neighbors near you and flooding risks from units above you.

I don't know what the ten year appreciation rate will be, but I'm betting it will be insulated against any negative macro trends and positioned to outperform other markets, over the long term. 

Lenders are t always investors and don't have insight into these macro strategies.

If the animal is aggressive, noisy, or damaging the property, then hit them with a warning, then a fine, then require removal of the animal or termination.Service animals are increasingly common, and most of them are complete scams.

Even a media outlet like The Wall Street Journal to keep up with market trends and other macro factors affecting real estate.

@Eric Bilderbackagree with just about everything you said, and i do have more of my NW in RE than in anything else... although I wish i had bought more stock between 2010 and 2016.i will continue to buy individual properties but i am also looking at index funds and REITs more keenly now that the macro environment has changed.