Quote from @Bryant Brislin: Land in the path of development that may seem a little far out, but your gut/intution and common sense from an urban planning perspective tells you that some day, whether it's in 10 years, 20 years, etc it will be a great long-term position for your family to have and hopefully sell at a signifcant multiple return compared to what you've paid for it.

If it's empty one month you loose a whole year of positive cash flow.  

Hey @Chris Packer, with your building’s appreciation and solid lease potential, you’re in a great position, even with the cash crunch.

The positive for you is that we hit the ceiling in mortgage rates at the end of last October, with them being down about 2% since that time.

prices are high, interest rates are high, there is tremendous demand for inventory by both retail / primary buyers and investors, good contractors are booked up, some materials are still expensive. ' can't we just be honest that (1) if you are in a strong financial position, then yes, RE is still a good investment and ALSO  (2) it's way more difficult than it was in 2016? 

Your sitting at about 40% equity position.

The outcome is a positive experience, with a learning curve managing a Section 8 voucher program home.

I saw an opportunity to position the property as a long-term rental for workers or residents relocating to be near the casino.

Hey @Mo Karim, I've had a very positive experience operating a MTR in Dallas.

That will put you in a strong position when you start investing in real estate.Using this time to learn and prepare is a smart move.