My prediction is that it will slowly stabilize for 2025 and 2026, and climb again in 2027 🤞🤞🤞 

Or were the “experts” predicting a crash in 2019 as well? 

How can you semi accurately predict what your mortgage payment will be?

However, it's clear that buyers are facing challenges, and it's hard to predict when they will regain control.As for the dip in rent prices, your theory on timing makes sense, especially with Valdosta's seasonal dynamics driven by college students and military families.

AI tools like HouseCanary and Mashvisor also offer predictive market analysis, assisting investors with better decision-making.

With the population in Texas predicted to double by the year 2050, it is a good place to invest. 

This is exactly the kind of economic boost that makes a market attractive for real estate investors.Looking ahead, experts predict home sales in OKC will climb more than 8% this year, with prices continuing their steady rise.

Nothing wrong with this approach but what you want is a measurable, predictable number of potential deals flowing your way so I wouldn't recommend relying solely on the passive deal search.You may have access to information to help you prospect for these deals on your own.

Have you been more or less successful than you predicted?

The property is in a solid area where Neighborhood Scout puts it at the highest rating for appreciation, predicting 40% appreciation over the next 3 years, and we'd look to refi or do a HELOC in 3-5 years to realize that gain, and I'd probably buy them out with my portion at that time.