The reasons cited for the market not following suit this time are concerns that increasing GDP, especially in Q4 of 2024, and policy changes such as tariffs could lead to a resurgence of inflation and thus a change in the Fed’s projections, with there being 150bps of variance between certain Fed members projections (Source).

There is nothing magical about RE and nothing is secret.. the only thing I see that has really changed is how information is disseminated and transferred out to the public..

Before the 1% "rule" there was the 2% "rule" that then got reduced as the market changed.

That was some time ago and opinions do change but last I had heard it was positive.

This may change some valuations but nothing will likely be finalized in the next 12-months.

That does not change if your rent is $600/mo or $1500/mo.  

But make sure you make a file labeled "why I intended to hold this and what changed".

Yes the rate is great but if real estate does not appreciate or goes down in the next three years would that change your mind?

All messaging said "soon", when generally there would be some sort of notice or indication things would change. 

Change to fit your view.  1.