I don't appreciate these giant real estate personalities or influencers/motivators because it's stupid and unethical for people with kids and families of limited circumstances to be told they have a good probability of owning a "thousand doors." 

Feel free to share what’s most important to you and any other factors that influence your decision-making process.

How Lower Rates Could Influence the Housing MarketLower mortgage rates can enhance the purchasing power of prospective homebuyers, making homeownership more accessible.

Now of course we don't know what any given year will hold, because the market can be influenced by a lot of things.

In addition to all the points above - continue to educate yourself and surround yourself with those doing it at the levels that you want to get at.I don't know what your family business does, but if there is a way, find creative, legal and non-invasive ways to leverage that to build connections and expand your sphere of influence. 

Im right on the cusp of of being the oldest millenials or youngest gen x, so my answer might be influenced by my age.....I think once you are done with high school, you should be out the door and learning to stand on your own two feet.

For example, the areas economically influenced by NYC commuters: Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam behave very differently than areas influenced by NY State employees from Albany, or farmers from (not sure?).

I'm a big "life doesn't exist on a spreadsheet" guy, but I'd suggest letting the numbers influence your decision rather than the hesitation to let the once in a lifetime rate go.

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"Oh man, that could have been said differently and he would have more influence and help more people".