The only difference is that there might be an explainable rationale for holding on to a property, such as a well-founded belief that equity gains are coming (such as owning a house in a rapidly growing area or property where the next commercial boom is headed), whereas with gambling your odds never change regardless of your losses.

The core market (hole of the donut) is booming and lots of young people moving to the city center and new apartments, condos, restaurants, amenities etc.Alot of the sun-belt is experiencing alot of net-migration...versus at least some cities in the Northeast not so much. 

The flooring retailer is the latest in a growing list of companies forced to shut down due to changing market conditions, rising competition, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The company’s financial struggles began after the pandemic-fueled home improvement boom fizzled out.

If you come across a good deal or get in to a bind it doesn’t matter, the money is gone.If you put it in a savings account then you can work towards paying off the debt, you can see how long and how hard it is to save up the $15-16k in cash, and then make your decision from there.If you want to pay it off then boom, take the money and pay it off.

It sounds like you’re ready to dive into some out-of-state investment opportunities, and I’m excited to share some thoughts that could help you boost your cash flow.Here are a few markets that might catch your interest:Florida: Cities like Orlando and Tampa are booming with tourism and have no state income tax, which can really enhance your rental income.Texas: Austin and Dallas are hot right now.

There's been significant growth in the last 3-5 years, with booming business and real estate sectors.

The pandemic fueled low interest rate boom demand has normalized, but the market is still moving.

2- are there specific markets to look for if one is looking to get into a pre-boom market?

But, I would not bet on a boom in rents or prices until 2026 at least. 

With Waco’s tourism growth thanks to Magnolia Market, how do short-term rentals affect the local RE market?