There actually is this weird scenario, just past goldilocks, and closer to Alice in Wonderland, where the economy keeps chugging along…. slowly, household incomes crawl ahead, corporate earnings play duck duck goose, unemployment (usually) rises and inflation stagnates.

Hi Nick,  I am a big believer in crawl, walk, run, sprint, fly --- get good at crawling first.   

The more equity you have when you are ready to retire, the more cashflow it will turn into.So you can optimize for two things: higher priced properties with a bigger potential to appreciate (find the sweet spot, don't go too high) and harness more tenants with higher income to pay higher rents (= higher monthly paydown).When you start thinking this way, you quickly realize that today's cashflow is not that important as long term equity.

Back when I had 70+ Agents working for me, learning how to spot a tire kicker and then keep him from stealing your time was the hardest thing for all of my Agents to learn. 

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

You are in a nice spot Hermanth. 

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

As others mentioned you can check under sinks and look for water spots.

That is not a good spot to be in.Third, we have to make sure the juice is worth the squeeze. 

You can check Apple or Google maps to get an idea of available parking spots.