While Treasuries are often viewed as "risk-free" investments, certain real estate deals in today’s market offer a compelling alternative—especially when purchased at a deep discount.Take, for example, a 1,000+ unit apartment complex in a suburb near Michigan.

Sit back and wait for the market conditions to flip to where those strategies would work for me, or adapt to the current market.  

They are experts and an incredible local market resource.

It's real estate in markets with population growth, it's pretty hard to lose money if you get an inspection and appraisal.

Depends on the market!

In many markets section 8 is higher than market rate. and investors need that extra return to mitigate the risk of sec 8 tenants generally speaking.

Having local family gave me a built-in support system, market familiarity, and the confidence to manage a property from a distance if needed.

Youve asked is there a resource for finding market rents?

@Danielle Levy a lot of questions regarding your accusations:1) What are the average Days On Market (DOM) for rentals in this "hot" market?

These will be markets where housing is affordable for both residents and owners.