Since 2008, Philadelphia's housing market has shown steady, moderate growth, avoiding the extreme price swings seen in more volatile markets like San Francisco, Las Vegas, and Miami.

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I'm surprised to see you're a moderator because it seems you lack some reading comprehension.

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I’m looking to buy some single or multi family units for long term rentals that would provide at least a moderate degree of cash flow.  

When I ask for reasons I get cost of living, quality of live, moderate climate, fresh water access, no natural disasters and moving back to where they were from.From what I can see the trend to the Midwest is steadily increasing, but by no means as big as moving south.

For what it's worth, some ideas I've seen pitched are grocery bundles (e.g. a breakfast bundle for 2-4 people with eggs, bacon, bagels, cream cheese, and OJ all pre-stocked in the fridge), meal kits, a pre-stocked drink fridge, charcuterie boards, premium coffee selection, bike/e-bike/scooter/kayak/canoe rentals, video game consoles, upgraded work-from-home office amenities (e.g. oversized computer monitor), etc.I'm not a lawyer, but cocktail kits, bottles of wine, local craft beer, and other alcoholic items seem like they would fall into a grey area from liability perspective. 

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But let me say this, I am aware that housing is in short supply.”Powell also reiterated that:- unemployment while still low is steadily notching higher;- job and wage growth while still strong are steadily moderating;- inflation is moderating, on trend, and the Fed’s target of 2% is on the horizon.The Bottom like: I still think we get interest rate cuts in September, and a second one after the election.