Google is starting to predict what you'll ask.

Or what are your predictions for long term investing in this area?

I traded forex and news doesn't predict where the market is going.

I believe what he says about studying demographics in regards to investing, but he missed a few predictions by a country mile, namely the DJIA reaching 40,000 by 2008.

Some of the others are harder to predict.  

Zero Hedge has a tendency to always predict doom and gloom, but their analysis of recent market behaviors tends to be spot on.2.

William,CAPEX / Reserves is about putting funds aside from operation to cover 'big ticket' items that have predictable life spans to avoid the 'cash call' when that item needs to be replaced.

By taking away this very useful information, the landlords will be more cautious on other factors like credit and income, as you and @Jeff B. suggest.But I predict we will see more well-intentioned social and legal efforts in this field in the near future.  

If you can predict lottery, let me know (just me!)... 

But if you invest only for appreciation, then you run the risk of buying high and selling low, or getting foreclosed on, because you cannot support the out-of-pocket costs of holding onto an unprofitable property waiting for it to appreciate at some point in the future that no one can predict.