@Edward Turos I've looked into military base adjacent apartments but have never pulled the trigger. 

I don't think we are ready to pull the trigger. 

And re: podcasts/research, I merely meant that we have been interested in REIfor several years, have a good amount of general knowledge, and I feel there comes a point that you need to pull the trigger and learn the nuances as you go. 

If I decide to pull the trigger I will fly there for a week or so to analyze a bit more.

How would you measure/analyze that deal i.e. what factors would make it a winner for you and make you pull the trigger?"

I agree with the downturn sentiment but I don't really have any evidence to base it on, so I am just building capital until a) the market corrects itself (which is not likely to affect my market very much anyway) or b) I have enough money to pull the trigger on something.In any event, the numbers don't lie.

Make sure you ask the specific, data-based questions and get solid answers from the seller before you pull the trigger on any investment.

The analogous 'market' financial model I fall back on is this: the P/E expansion of a growth company, when the company introduces something 'New' that triggers renewed investment interest.

The keyless/keypad entry sounds good, but I don't think I've found anything with enough positive reviews to make me pull the trigger. 

Few things are happening in 2018 which could impact:1) Fed will raise interest rates2) Fed will shrink its balance significantly 3) Lots of big retailer debt is coming due in 2018 and that will likely trigger bankruptcies and employment loss 4) Can the stock market grow?