For me the recession was "elevator music" at best, something in the background my ears heard and brain ignored. 

If I've witnessed it (typically loud music/TV) I don't renew their lease. 

Our investing strategy is compose of flipping homes and BRRRR strategies.

Multifamily living tends to be louder, imo, with more parties and people out making noise/playing music etc.

You also never have to get your hands/clothes/car/life/wallet dirty with renovation projects.Right up front, you have the civility and simplicity and predictable(ish) closing timing that comes with buying from a production builder, rather than trying to play musical chairs with other investors and the resale market.

Or a mix of active and passive so you can fit in your golf, reading, music lessons, travel, and more (manifesting myself here...). 

It was a mixed-use property, composed of MHs and houses on 2 acres.  

Maybe a pitch that they are getting their "own house" for the same price as an apt, if that is indeed true ("Tired of thin walls and loud music at 1 am? 

The home is walking distance to breweries, restaurants, music venues, the river, etc.

Hey @Peter Xiao - my thoughts are that we need to go through market cycles of ups and downs to keep the music going.