I went high on vacancy because I try to plan worst case, but you are probably right that it’s a smidge inflated.

I have also heard a lot, and thought a lot, about inflation, as well.

It’s still better than inflation.

Looking for advice.....not interested in getting a job but will do that if it speeds up the process of converting the funds in 401a into real estate (before inflation really takes off). thanks for any advice - this is a great website. - Ray

The perfect asset class to be in when experiencing a lot of inflation. 

Other benefits accruable to you as the landlord include tax benefits, appreciation in price and a hedge against inflation.

IMO (and in the opinion of literally every expert I've spoke with), this isn't 2008 where home prices were inflated by fraudulent loans and over investment: It's not a bubble, its' inflation.If a house in Harford County cashflows then its probably a good investment.

Hi all,General question, I have around $50K that I don't want to keep in cash with inflation and all uncertainty, with the market as hot as it gets what would be a good investment idea that I can execute quickly to park the cash in a safe haven? 

The story of Affordable housing is so true even here in Zimbabwe.There are more low-moderate income earners seeking houses to fulfill their home ownerships dreams.Even in America, the mobile homes and some of the apartment unit types fit into the low-medium income earners catergory.Real estate is a BIG sector, just keep learning and serving.One show on CNBC, if i recall correctly showed a third of GDP worth of Property transaction in 2016 for China .Property was a way inflation first filters through the economy

Fortunately, selecting a "good" location is relatively easy if you use the right metrics.Rent and Price Growth Rate - Inflation is constantly eroding buying power; each year, it costs more to buy the same set of goods and services.