It's a bit like video game prices going up or down based on demand.Condition: Just like you wouldn't pay full price for a scratched-up video game, properties in poor condition may have lower prices.The Puzzle ConnectionNow, here's where the puzzle comes into play. The

You also have to play the hand you are given withthe market, interest rates and equity.

If you are looking to own a property in a nice area and are attempting to play the game of appreciation then less cashflow might be ok.

Buying into C neighborhoods out of state is probably not a good cashflow play.  The

I do like to play the devil's advocate.

Just gotta do your research and play the long game! 

If you have the time, can keep up with the Google Updates, and willing to play the game, great.

Short term housing will be good too but there is already tons of oversupply mega apartments here that will get filled short term.Thats the play...the workers will get a short term boost in jobs.  

Keep working, saving and learning— real estate isn’t get rich quick, have to play the long game. 

Also, sort of obviously (perhaps), the bigger the part of your deal the (interest free) $50,000 can play, the better… Which translates to “the cheaper the home you can buy, the better your numbers will look when you pay your balance down by the $50,000.”