I had begun my search at a time in real estate where everything was inflated and prices were soaring.

I hate the idea of loss more than I like the the idea of hitting a home-run.One major change in my expectations is there is no denying inflation.  

Properties are highly inflated. 

Your prices aren't to market, based on the new inflation costs.Building costs have gone up significantly in the last 2 years. 

It's only an estimate because although the Series I Bond's fixed rate remains the same throughout the bond's life, the semiannual inflation rate can vary.

We all talk about Inflation.

Perhaps single family off market properties, or larger homes near the universities (single room rentals), or finding areas that will hopefully inflate due to developments, or finding perfect homes in the markets outside of Marion county.

Is it a bad time to start buying now With inflation going up, interest rate hikes, and it being a sellers market?

In addition, given inflation, I'd lock in as much long term fixed low interest debt as possible on cash flowing assets right now. 

If incomes don't keep rising, prices will soon hit a ceiling.Second, and related, the Fed is becoming increasingly hawkish -- they have no choice but to increase interest rates this year to fight rising inflation.