Whenever recessions happen businesses use it as a way to trim the fat and get more efficient and I imagine that will happen this time around also. 

They accepted our lower offer which gives us a pretty fat buffer.

There are still cash flowing deals there, you just need to understand the market.Detroit is undergoing massive investment and revitalization.

Section 8 properties must meet certain housing quality standards and undergo regular inspection by your local public housing authority.

Sounds like a big old fat DELETE to me.

Look for neighborhoods with potential for growth or those undergoing revitalization, as these areas might offer better returns on investment.Chicago: The Chicago market is more expensive but also offers higher potential rental incomes.

And THAT's the truth of what people think when there looking at these generalities; "oh, which is EASY, which can I do, pay almost no attention to, do next to nothing, and just cash fat checks".....

I too, recently have come into some serious cash and am deciding which investment strategy to undergo.

Of all these properties, I’ve seen two in real life before purchasing.Slight difference, he's a wholesaler:1) Has no clue of the mystery true buyer will give him a fat check or not beyond his own say-so.2) Has $0 dollars tied in escrow so no loyalty to the deal, which I think is immoral to make the seller take all the risk in reliance3) Thinks he's screwing over the seller at a low price.

South King and Pierce are undergoing a lot of gentrification as people are priced out of Seattle and move South for affordability.