I read an article from GNAIR a month back that inventory is at a 10yr low and prices are up 10% over last year.

Also, to "toot my own horn," please read my BP blog article about Valuation of Rental Properties, at https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/6547/51598-val...At the same time, develop relationships on BP for people who can send you leads, submit properties for your consideration, or partner with you on deals.Denise

In the end, both groups had about equal success -- but the credit counseling group ended up paying $100-300 per month to end up in the same place.If you need to dispute a credit item, go online and there are some very thorough articles that will walk you through the process. 

Although, I will say that over the years, more and more of the articles are being written by people trying to market their wares (I assume something like that happens here, but I haven't been around long enough to notice) - I guess just the nature of the beast.  

If you are hard-working, self-motivated, enjoy networking and helping people, this career is right for you.Search the articles written by real estate agents.

I wish I had a good link to an article or post to prove this to you but I'm sure if you google you can find articles & experiences reflecting this.

For example, if you reference this article, there are things going on in certain markets that make me feel like with the proper application of the technology, and with an eye towards aesthetics, alternative building methods don't have to remain that way for everyone.

I wrote an article on this a few weeks ago for BP.

https://www.landlordology.com/do-landlords-need-social-security-numbers/Per the article in the link and looking into Cozy.co they don't collect SSN of applicants.  

I've read some articles online about how LA is cracking down on landlords who boot rent control tenants out and convert their units into Airbnb rentals.