You can have the option when the real estate economy is in a different place....when you can buy turnkeys in booming markets so you end up getting a good bit of appreciation on them over a couple-few years (like Atlanta in 2011-2012...all my turnkeys there have doubled or tripled in value since). 

Matt: my first  comment is that the market in that area is not troubled because of Trump; in fact, if the economy had not finally started roaring the last couple years, there might be some bad headlines.

Because of the pre-07 building rush and now the good economy of the last 5 years or so has made develop-able land very hard and very expensive to come by.

Lately, I've been thinking a lot about risk as the economy keeps on rolling. 

Maybe you can be the money gal in someone's next deal.Become a money lender.Seed money for a venture you would be more passionate about.If you are worried about the future economy or are at a point where you want to reduce your risk, use the equity to pay off other debt, maybe even your primary residence. 

The chef in this kitchen is the economy and real estate markets.  

India is quickly becoming what I like to call "the new China", with a rapidly developing economy, many Indian nationals are realizing wealth for the first time. 

Consider contacting him to see what he is up to.Bigger properties lead to:1) Less tenant risk2) Better economies of scale (less cost/unit compared to single family or small multifamily)3) Better returns (see 1 and 2)

All kinds of stuff goes into this, including rents, strength of regional economy, other things that affect supply and demand. 

The impact to both of their economies, and the global market overall is too high and the risks, both financial and political, are very high too.