But it is less predictable then monthly rents and is difficult, though not impossible, to scale.  

Too many variables to predict them. 

Instead of fluctuating rents, there is now a predictable mortgage payment if a 30 year fixed rate loan is chosen.5.  

I could never had predicted that.  

And there are people predicting a rebirth for Detroit, which will certainly help the outer areas as well.

Recently me and my partner decided to dig into multifamily real estate because we think the advantages and leverage it provides, is more tailored to what we wish to accomplish. Then more specifically, we decided that ...

These areas have a ways to go and will require job and population normal growth before they recover back to the peak.Here's a more qualified prognosticator's take on Atlanta thru 2020.Predicting Atlanta thru 2020

A little success can lead to a lot of focus on your part and lead you where you might not predict.

He says ICE and the new immigration policies are already affecting his hispanic renters and he see's his business and his landlords starting to suffer.He is returning to Portlandia ( he never gave up his business here but its not nearly as big)Anyone in the Phoenix market experiencing this.I know many investors who got totally wiped out in 07 to 08 with 4 plex's 100% vacant.. of course not predicting that as I have no way of really knowing.. but this guy has a pretty good finger on the pulse of the everyday PHX renter.He said ICE is rounding folks up and deporting them when in the past they just kicked them back out on the street.Anyone hear anything to corroborate this or disagree ???

Quite a lofty goal, but I think that's why we're all here.Legwork so farFor the past year, I've been looking for properties to BRRRR in the bay or Sacramento but have had a predictably hard time finding deals.