I predict it is a part time to full time job on the phone and searching Zillow etc to get an occasional deal maybe at best once every month to as far apart as just a handful a year.

I just find it predictable that you would defend Boeing CEO (CEO of the company that caused deaths of hundreds of Americans lately), while at the same time vehemently opposing to wholesaling practices where no one dies, and if crimes are committed the harm can be reversed in court of law if properly prosecuted by AG's and pro-bono attorneys (contracts signed under duress or by seller lacking in basic mental capacities can be nullified in court of law and seller can me made whole, unlike people who died in plane crashes). 

You'll need to get good at analyzing rehab costs and predicting after-repair value (ARV) to ensure your margins are solid.To get started, immerse yourself in real estate education—read books, listen to podcasts, and use BiggerPockets to connect with experienced investors.

ROI and cash flow only predict how a property is likely to perform on day one of a lifetime hold.

I run a real estate data venture that pulls from various private and public sources and curates these reports, so it's not a simple answer.Social Sentiment: Search demand and what people are saying online.Neighborhood Class: Cleanliness, crime, graffiti, and overall health.Demographics: Identify market segments & trends.GDP & Economic Growth: County-level GDP changes to assess economic vitality.Poverty Metrics: Analyze economic challenges.Construction Activity: Easily predict market supply.Occupational Diversity: Forecast housing & commercial needs.Education Insights: Understand community stability.Real Estate Trends: Identify property value & rental cycles.Houston was just a place where I felt like sharing some knowledge.

Even smart real estate investors cannot predict local housing markets with accuracy.I'll walk through 15 compelling reasons why it may be the right time to sell your investment property.1.

But here is why I don't always view historical trends as the way to predict whats going to occur today and why I don't know if I'd say prices will go up.

Here’s a quick comparison to help clarify your decision.Real estate investing (REI), especially in multifamily properties, offers more predictable cash flow and tangible assets that appreciate over time.

@Priscilla Chin decent way to compare markets, but a little short-sighted.CHALLENGE: No one can accurately predict where a market will be in 12, 36 or 60 months!

Curious what you're basing your numbers off of- I'm guessing the 2023 numbers are going to be a far more accurate prediction of future performance.