I did some research and found compelling graphs for both angles, that we could remain plateaued for some time or that it could dive down.

I have begun building my core foundation of real estate and I am currently looking to invest in single family or potentially house hack as I am graduating within the year!

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

I've gotten exceptions to this, but there must be a compelling reason, ideally that we can document. 

Maybe not all of them but the agent is a core member of your team so taking the time to find a good one is worth it.In real estate, 80% of the business is done by 20% of the realtors.

Before you get to the "fun" stuff you'll need:Attorney, Accountant, and sometimes a Mentor (someone to guide you or answer. questions if you're just starting out)Then,Agent, Wholesalers, Contractor, Property ManagerI'm sure I'm still missing folks, but if you've got that core team, you'll be in good shape!  

I choose the loop because I prefer to invest in a a location with high land value, where  real estate availability is limited and close to downtown/core of the city. 

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

If your core business is buy and hold then continue to buy any great deals you come across. 

I think I am going to take a harder look at my core competencies and see how I can improve upon them before spending exorbitant money on a coach.