But I'm not sure what would bring rents or housing prices down significantly other than the usual - a big bad recession. 

I believe it started at $700/mo in the good old days of the recession and is now up to $1000 (undervalue about $150 for that area).

Are we expecting a recession? 

There is recessed lighting throughout the unit, I am looking to get about 1,600-1,750 for the unit.

There is a war brewing very near, and since Dubai is a luxury market, it is likely to get affected more by a recession than other markets.

That's it, but a) print out a page for each property you think is comparable, b) make the list of repairs long and inclusive of everything you've done. c) Put larger items first like kitchen remodel......and don't just say 'kitchen remodel', list things like 'custom backsplash tile/Bosch appliances/recessed can lighting/pot filler/etc. d) Cite the price/value of the work done, and don't be afraid to be generous.

Hi William, investing in a syndication or fund could be a good fit given your situation.Even if there is a crash, and people downsize, those people will have a need for self-storage, as evidenced by storage occupancy rates during past recessions.

In markets like Chicago or Baltimore, where there is not much new construction, we will see rents rise faster than inflation. 2) 2026 will see new multifamily deliveries slow to closer to historical lows, though not quite as low as what we saw in the great recession. 

Better still, the recessed handle trim is visibly chipped (stands out as bad.) 

Metro could have different rent growth projections, however, this is a great sign to see that the area as a whole is moving in a very positive direction.ConclusionBecause of D.C.’s typical recession resilience from the federal government and the large presence of big-name private sector companies in the area providing stable employment, it is very rare to have the opportunity to buy real estate at a discount.