Even if it doesn't bounce back to the same 2019 levels immediately, like a pendulum the hardest hit should recover at a higher pace, especially when it was external factors...right?

Yet the pace of inflation over the past year was still quite low at 1.4%.

If you are just starting out and do not have a lot of reserves, then a slower pace is more prudent but don't be afraid to raise the rents once you are in a position to.

From what I've seen on the forums, with the steady job growth in the area, home prices are appreciating at a pretty decent pace.  

@Jeremy Pace, I've estimated 6 months.  

Investors need to realize that when a property sits vacant problems can develop that are not always foreseeable until tenants start putting the property through its paces.

the podcasts allow you to learn at your own pace.

Fast paced was an understatement.  

@ Daniel & Anmmar - that actually doesn't sound that bad - if this group continues to grow at its current pace - we may need to consider a larger venue -even if it cost to use it - $20 is very reasonable to use it for an hour - but what are the fees to be member?

To replace them I have to hire a manager at 30,000 and if food cost rises I am at breakeven.I do not like renting a space because the lease at some point will start rising creating a reverse mortgage affect in that your costs keep going up but your sales and profit may not be able to rise at the same pace due to market conditions outside of your control.At least when you have a mortgage you can take tax deduction for owning the building the land is on plus you are getting principal paydown and hopefully appreciation and cash flow.So from the get go a seller says the value is XX and I say the value is YY because when I buy it this is how it will be operated.