Again, that is my opinion based on trends across the country. 

Rents are trending down, and prices are starting to as well(inventory is way up, time to sell has doubled, and a lot are seeing as least one price drop before they sell).Sorry to hear they aren't working out for you. 

Doing market research is crucial to grasp the current property prices, rental rates, and trends in various neighborhoods.

Allen does a great job of this with all of his emails: https://emailsnest.com/brands/nothing-held-back/the-5-reason...To stay top of mind in your town but also with some relation to real estate could be to email content around interior design trends and home decor.

You can examine the number of available properties, search trends, and the ratio of demand to supply.

ADUs and their income potential are a hot trend right now in real estate investing and as usual, the conventional lenders (FHA etc) are going to be slower to adapt

Keep an eye on the latest trends in real estate investing while creating a plan for moving back home once again.

3️⃣ Rental Market Trends: As rental demands shift, particularly in urban vs suburban areas, what trends are you noticing, and what moves are you considering?

However, it's essential to research local development plans, infrastructure projects, and employment trends to gauge the area's long-term growth potential.

In a market where it is increasingly difficult to buy real estate, where expenses are going up, and rents are trending flat or downward, what drives you to keep investing in income properties?