And hopefully some improvements and inflation help us to get the majority of our money back and do it again.

Comps are currently inflated in most areas. 3.

Hey friends Wish I was smart enough to be giving this answer but I’m here for wisdom insteadwe are down in San Diego, and what’s happening with prices and inflation drove us to buy a duplex in South Park. 

My plan with lower priced rentals is just that I will be buying outside of the metro area so I wont be working with the inflated city costs.Thanks for the help. 

Because you are looking for a long-term reliable income stream and that means that your rental income must keep pace or exceed the inflation rate.

Jack,With interest rates below inflation, why would you want to buy with cash?

Also, why would a tenant want to inflate her monthly rental amount? 

So, the Tenants get to eat the rising cost of electricity and natural gas; not me.There are winners and losers in periods of high inflation.

I understand it is losing its value quickly due to current inflation. 

I expect inflation to continue, causing rent prices to increase, and housing to become even more unaffordable.