My mom just recently became a RE agent, so I guess that influences me too.My eventual goal in real estate is to be able to invest to the point that it is practically a second income if not better than my main pay as an officer.I found Bigger Pockets last night when I looked up, "How to start investing into real estate."

The answers to that question will also influence any decision to buy a rental property.

The more you can mine your sphere of influence for networking, the better.  

Also, the condition of the property will influence reserves.Are you actively looking?

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Time will tell whether they become interested in marriage (large percent say they will never marry) and having children will influence their decision to move to areas with lower costs of living and lower priced homes.Personally, I think the statistical fact that young people are interested in staying uncommitted is great for real estate investors.  

Basically you have to let everyone you know in your SOI (Sphere of Influence) that you are in Real Estate and continuously remind them with all that you do (i.e. open houses, listings, closed sales, etc).  

You can influence how the property is run and maintained, but not the neighborhood.

From my personal library, I would also add just a few:"How to Win Friends and Influence People"- Dale Carnegie.  

Are there examples or case studies that demonstrate how property tax hikes have influenced the housing market?