Has anyone seen any articles on this in terms of whether this is the beginning of a real estate market downturn or just a normal downturn due to it being a little more of the off season?

Since the leasing season for students passed there is a good chance it will be vacant until next June.

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Hello I'm curious if this strategy is theoretically possible to expand super fast wealth as below:For example, I buy a rental property for $70,000 in cash and then immediately did a cash-out refinance to get $56,000 in cash (I know usually it takes 3-6 months season to cashout refi, but as long as one lender is able to do refinance it) I then use $24,000 of the $56,000 I borrow as a 20% down payment to buy a $120,000 rental property.

I'm eager to connect and collaborate with fellow enthusiasts in the California market, whether you're new like me or a seasoned pro.

The issue, of course, is that renting close to a college/university is highly seasonal in that students want housing mostly for the beginning of the fall semester. 

Second:  There are farms that sell shares of certain plots of land for a season (CSA).

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I just need to hear some stories from people who have been through similar seasons and come out the other side still wanting to own real estate. 

Many lenders are requiring longer seasoning requirements, will ask for a second appraisal, and will cut value if the comps on the appraisal do not support the value of the property.