Market Appreciation is where you will make the most money over a 10-year period but is the least predictable.

I just want to do everything possible to make sure I'm protected in every way, including making sure no one could ever go after non real estate assets like my stocks as well. 

As with any addition to housing stock, this option must overcome the hoard of NIMBYs, but I like its chances. 

A full family of rats had actually moved in, taking refuge in the cupboards that were still stocked with old food.Has any other landlord here ever had to deal with a renovation like this?

I've got my eye on crunching numbers with the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) to keep ahead of any potential market dips.Cheers,Keeya I am predicting market crash too, but market crash UP rather than market crash down, that's why I only invest and purchase in CA these days.

Here's a quick snapshot from the COVID outbreak of early 2020 to February 2024:Key TrendsCondo prices: 📈 65% since March 2020Single-family homes: 📈 75% since March 2020Rapid appreciation mostly in 2020, stable/slight gains sinceMarket resilience despite rising rates and insurance costsAI stock market-fueled wealth could drive more home purchasesMy Prediction:Prime single-family homes: Prices remain stable or increaseCondos: Flat unless truly distinctiveThe Big Question: Are YOU ready to buy or sell?

Market Appreciation is where you will make the most money over a 10-year period but is the least predictable.

If you know a city, and you see the march of development or gentrification, you can probably predict what's coming up and what's hit the ceiling.

Here are a few areas we like to recommend to investors: Cheviot/Westwood“Stable” sales market with predictable rental income and stable tenants.

In the beginning of 2025 I will have about $100k (hopefully more) in fully vested stocks for the company I work for.