The rest of 2024 and early 2025 will likely reveal more about how different segments of the market adapt to these unique conditions.

I've dabbled in learning different areas before, but never been focused.

This is two different things.

Appreciate the discussion and different perspectives! 

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

Again, everyone's situation is different.

When vetting a passive deal, every investor will do it differently because every investor has a different risk tolerance, comes from a different financial situation and has different financial goals.

I've looked at shared rooms for months in different Canadian cities noting price movement. 

I think the engineering issues on them have been resolved.I've used a number of different brands (lower price point) and haven't had issues with any of them.

We have 7 units across 3 different properties.