They potentially are trying to hide something by muscling their way in.  

HealthReally improved diet in 2018 but step that upTweak workout regime to add 10lbs of muscle and get back to my peak shapePersonal2-3 family vacations.

The body does not require it to remain healthy with walking, bending and stretching associated with normal daily activities.If you are living a sedimentary life style your diet needs to reflect that fact however additional walking should be added to maintain flexibility of muscles through increased blood circulation. 

Very unfortunate that they caved in the name of a "housing crisis" that.Rent controls will NOT alleviate the housing shortage, they may actually make it worse. 

Use to be a certified fitness trainer and my opinion, and what I have learned from studying and personal experience that Deadlifts, and squats should be kept in the same rep range and weight to minimize muscle imbalances and reduce the risk of blowing your knees out and lower back. 4.

(There are a lot of reasons I am on the fence about cryptos, they are essentially fiat too except they don't have the military muscle to back them up).  

Liberal policies exacerbate the very problems they are meant to alleviate.

One way to alleviate the problem would be for the Gov (Fed & State) to eliminate (or drastically reduce) the capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes on investment properties.

Secondly, when talking on economic theory yes, the catalyst does matter, greatly, to the extent that it's almost all that matters because it is the means as to how far-reaching a recession will be, how deep, durable, and the means to mitigate and alleviate. 

If the numbers work out, and your concerns are more about any "surprises" you may find, why don't you hire an inspector to take a look, bring in some contractors to give you rehab estimates, bring in other local investors to get their opinion of the deal, etc.Proper due diligence should alleviate most -- if not all -- of your fears...if it doesn't, then trust your gut and walk away...