@Laura YatesWhile everyone is worrying about the market, I'm buying the deals they missed.While it's a bit of an anomoly that the market has been so strong for so long (which frightens many), remember historically, there's a recession every 4-5 years.

We are due for a major recession you know .

Meanwhile, when there is a recession, there is a surplus of workers struggling to find projects.

*From people who invested before 2008 and after* what were your investments/strategies that remained strong during the recession or kept you afloat?

We chose apartment syndication over retail because of recession-resistant nature of B and C class value-add type projects.  

If it is cashflow and a hedge against inflation and recessions then buying a townhome probably won't satisfy your goals.If you're just trying to make money or invest in real estate in general then the townhome might not be a bad idea.

The contract included: a bedroom to bathroom conversion, recessed lighting on the second and first floor, new kitchen, new powder room, and new vinyl plank flooring throughout the first floor.

People still need to go away, even during a recession, and Big Bear will offer an inexpensive alternative most nights and weekends, with inexpensive family activities.

These are the only true recession and internet resistant.

I purchased a distressed property in the heart of the recession.