I'm looking for go-to resources (books, newspaper columns, favorite editorials, etc.) that help you understand today's market (in the United States, but also globally).

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Generally speaking too much emphasis is put on cash on cash returns and IRR instead of looking at how all the aspects of the business affect your personal situation. 

@Brennan Zurline remember that demand for oil and gas will go down in a recession that's looking global in nature.

My macro bet is on the waning desire of the American dream of home ownership and more emphasis on being mobile through renting.

A global reset that comes with massive losses in asset values.

I'm sure @Rosario Terracciano can comment on that as well as what other investors might be doing globally on their offer vs acceptance ratio.  

Jameson Hooton The intent of your question is good.Some would argue that Return On Time Invested (ROTI) is just as important as Return on Investment (ROI).I think putting more emphasis on ROTI makes more sense when you make the switch from real estate investing being just a hobby to real estate investing being a business.Some would argue that buying a turnkey property is overpaying because you are buying someone else’s flip.

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