Keep reading and start diving into your market; drive around see open houses, meet an agent that will send you at least monthly updates on market trends and properties they think you’d be interested in.

Look at either the stock market or housing over a long run and the trend is up for both.

Those that don't stay ahead of the curve will be left behind.I'd be more concerned about the various factors playing into home ownership trends if your investment vehicle is SFH - such as home ownership among millennials, aging population, consumer and student debt, etc. 

Pex is the new trend.

Also, the middle class has been shrinking by 11% since the 70s and that trend is continuing -> more tenants for me.

Not sure where the values will be in a year given the current trends.

Strategies I have usedOnly buy in rising markets, the trend is you friend. 

There are still deals to be had in my market with my current trend of rentals, however I do agree that they are hard to find compared to a few years ago.

Hi Kevin,My go to commercial real estate reports are:IRR's annual Commercial Real Estate Trends ReportPWC's annual Emerging Trends in Real EstateCBRE's biannual North American Cap Rate SurveyRCLCO's quarterly State of the Real Estate MarketMarcus and Millichap's annual US Multifamily Investment ForecastI am certain that all the ongoing info you need will be included in these reports!

I would like to speak with someone regarding current market trends and a valuation of my rental in current condition vs rehabbed condition.I also would like to chat with any other investors in the area and hear their opinion on the current market and direction and as-is sale vs rehabbed.Thank you,James