All the HELOC's increased by 25 basis points 4 days ago, and the market is predicting another 4 increases by the end of 2018.

So it makes sense to choose a home that will make a good rental right from the start.Common factors that real estate investors consider when choosing a good rental property include:The neighborhood, which will influence the type of tenants the home will attract and the rent they can afford to pay.Property tax rates, which vary widely from one place to the next and can have a significant impact on the total return of a rental home.School district quality, crime rate, and overall neighborhood ratings affect occupancy levels and the overall value of the home.Job market and population growth are two indicators real estate investors consider to help predict the future demand from tenants for rental housing.Housing Price Index (HPI) and Housing Affordability Index (HAI) are two other metrics investors use to anticipate rental property demand, because when home prices are unaffordable more people may choose to rent rather than own.Average rents and rent growth also affect where to buy a home to house hack, since the rental income will be used to pay for part of the mortgage and other expenses.

I know I've never been able to predict it.

This strategy sounds good to me because I'd be making some cashflow, motivate the tenant to pay, and have a predictable sale date. 

Understanding or predicting the PM challenges before you buy property is important. 

Quality of the local real estate market Market Research Real estate market analysis involves studying the current market and predicting future trends.Review of local and regional trends in the real estate market Analysis of local demographics Assessment of local economic conditions Project Goals Goals provide a clear direction for the progress, real estate investment goals include, maximizing profits, increasing ROI, diversifying portfolios, and providing affordable housing.Project Scope Setting a budget and timeline is essential to define the scope of any investment project.Financial Analysis Financial analysis and key performance indicators provide crucial data to assess investment feasibility and make well-informed decisions in real estate investments.

As my bf says, predicting disaster and getting it is no accomplishment :lol:

It’s important to note that there are many phases of development, and it’s possible to invest in just one portion of the project like land acquisition, entitlements, construction, and lease up.Stabilized OpportunitiesReal estate investments in stabilized assets provide the most moderate and conservative returns across the three options because they are much more predictable and there are less opportunities to add value and overcome challenges.

@Meghan McCallum  I am going to sell all my properties in July so I avoid the massive August melt down your predicting  :)  unfortunalty I will be about knee deep in 40 new builds.. so hopefully I can just barely scrape by.

Look at the upcoming jobs predicted.