It also greatly effects the STR and MTR market with the BMT graduations, etc… The last few years have been very slow and the rental market has been flooded with investors at the same time.

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.

And while crime isn't out of control in either suburb, it is higher than the national average and the schools are medicore at best.

It's just old school working capital management that most businesses have been using for 100+ years.

So for example if I graduate college or a few years into college I want to invest even more into real estate what do you suggest I invest in?

It was built in the 2010s and located in an established neighborhood with convenient access to schools, amenities, and major transportation routes.

So if I am looking at an asset as a 10 year play - I look more at the location, schools and how has this market performed in the past excluding covid and 2008 which were extenuating circumstances.Reality is right now shorter term plays do not work based on numbers and cost of financing - we went through this same thing in 2001-2004ish timeframe where properties would appreciate 2-3% per year and after buying costs and closing costs - you were not making money on assets unless you performed the labor or found a really good deal.this is how real estate "typically" is - which is why everyone always says location location location - because after a decent holding period, you will win.

I am a teacher and high school football coach so things have been so crazy, now that football is over I am going to look into this more.

The schools in the area are really solid as well.

If your numbers are not working...go up;  Meaning, better properties w/higher ARVS in good neighborhoods/schools.