The only time they went down was during/after the Great Recession of 2008.Both of graphs above show that it doesn't matter which political party get elected.  

Primary one would be a deep recession leading to an inability to fill the building with tenants willing and able to pay the projected rent.

With all indicators pointing towards a recession, I think sitting on cash is the best position right now.

I've been learning these other methods for over a decade because I went through the last recession when banks stopped lending.  

I would like to know from other experienced investors some suggested books that highlights mindset, preparation for recession, finance and all things real estate.

And some claim it is a shortage of inventory (we have the most listed homes on my market since Q4 of 2012 just after the great recession – i.e. there is no inventory shortage).

Look for long time operators, ideally that survived the Great Recession.  

I am thinking that providing section 8 housing may be a more affordable and recession proof way to get started in real estate for rental income.

@Bryan Melendez you're just one of thousands of investors that:1) Were chasing Class A rentals from 2012-2020, before their values exceeded their pre Great Recession highs and they wouldbnt casflow at purchase anymore.2) That started chasing Class B rentals in 2020-2022 because of #1 above.3) Started chasing Class C rentals in 2022 when Class B rental prices AND higher mortgage rates also got too high to cashflow at purchase.4) Are now chasing Section 8 tenants as the cure-all for Class C tenant performance issues, so their Class C properties ACTUALLY cashflow.

The martins are pretty small and I'm concerned about a living recession which would make it almost impossible.