We live in Phoenix and every time the ac unit goes out (every 3-4 years) it takes them at least a week, but usually 2 to have someone come out, look at the unit, then complete paperwork and requests to get a new compressor or parts.I am dealing with this right now in my personal home, and am hunting for my first investment property right now.

Will be a great deal for them since they will control 80% of the market and can elevate rates.Not trying to sell anyone in my personal Risk Reward thoughts.World outlook has not changed.

If your goal is financial independence, your financial future is tied to the long-term economic outlook of the city where your investments are located.

You have to be very selective, and you need a long-term outlook to make sense a building in Chicago.

Those waiting for a recession will be waiting for a LONG time...it isn't happening this economic cycle, the stubbornly high inflation rates indicate that.A few points above to reiterate: (1) real estate is LOCAL, while there may be some worrying trends nationally, the Harford County market is strong and will stay that way IMO, (2) timing the market is generally a fools errand if you have a long term outlook (if you're looking at short term investments then timing factors in more), (3) if you're looking for a place to live (not strictly an investment) then there are a lot of other important factors to consider.Bottom line is that if you have the means, and if you intend to own the place for 5 or more years, I personally wouldn't hesitate to jump in.

Since this chart is harder to boil down to a single expectation number like the previously discussed reporting metrics, this rarer release can affect yields, as it provides an infrequent insight into the longer-term rate outlook from Federal Reserve officials.University of Michigan SurveyAs inflation has taken center stage in the last few years in the United States, formerly minor surveys and data releases have increased in importance and their effect on Federal Reserve rate thinking and, thus, mortgage rates.

I am located in the Charlotte area and would agree about the presence of our financial sector but also medical is a huge industry as well.If your outlook is 10 years then going with either option will prove fruitful.

First start out looking for a good foundation of cash flow, and then you can start to make more appreciation plays as long as the cash flow supports it

So the outlook is better for rent growth.

It will be extremely challenging to get a conventional/govt/portfolio loan for residential RE on your own without current income, and less than 25% down worsens this outlook.