There are plenty of them out there that keep pace with or beat inflation. 

I was fascinated with the pace of different technology projects taking root in Dubai in 2019 and that is when I was looking into Marina and JLT areas.

These are multiple assets of all sorts of things, retail, houses, condos, office. 

Where I see my clients do really well for their clients is the HVAC is brand new electrical panel new  Roof brand new etc etc.. kind of like those that buy new construction for rentals those folks are paying full retail for those..

That pace feels pretty good to me...I can get past the "rookie mistake" phase of my career before there is investor money on the line, and I can "fail small" because SFRs and small multifamily doesn't hurt as much as larger properties when things go wrong.Timing had a role, too.

my hope is to get a nice unit for my son at below 50% of retail.  

How have you identified quality contractors and kept them on pace?

I recommend Stessa to all my retail clients.  

Leverage your existing equity to invest in smaller properties, such as a mixed-use or retail space, to gain experience and cash flow.

Neighborhood revitalization projects, major corporate investments, and an influx of small businesses were all happening at a pace that made it clear the city is on an upward trajectory.From an investor’s perspective, Detroit offers a unique combination of affordability and opportunity.