If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

- The Skeptics Take.The Weekly 3: News, Data and Education to Keep You Informed- The mortgage market is experiencing a severe recession.

Some led recessed lighting in the kitchen and a new counter top .

The only periods when US real estate can beat US stocks is when money is free or close like it's been in the 15 years following the Great Recession.

In my market right outside of DC, often considered recession-proof with some of the best demos in the country, I know of multiple projects where the current owners paid too much have foreclosed, or are bleeding money as they try to get projects stabilized and paying for themselves.

Don't be house poor or you may be houseless when the next downmarket, job loss, recession, or stubborn leak shows itself.If anyone is looking for advice on small software companies, or agencies, or balancing a startup during a day job, I will try to reply or answer DMs as best possible.

What happens to rates and house prices when/if there is a recession?

These numbers are trivial compared to the 5 or so years after the Great Recession.

I see opportunity abound as the Federal Reserve is intent on forcing us into a recession. 

>have a single family rental in Merced, CA that I believe has a slow appreciation: bought for $170k in 2005 & its now worth about $400k.Because that period includes the Great Recession, that is a very good appreciation rate and better than San Diego had over the same period.3% loan is tough to beat as is a property tax that is ~50% of what it would be if you purchased today.