No one can accurately predict in advance whether a particular vintage year will be good or not.

Recognizing and acting on them in a smart manner is the challenge  Here is another prediction, those that recognize the value in my post already have a plethora of opportunities.  

Investing now is a much better plan than waiting for some type of downturn that the nay sayers have been predicting for a long time that’s yet to happen.

In my mind, the outcome is pretty predictable.

On the flip side, do you think the stability/predictability of the Dayton market could be a positive thing for someone like me to gain some experience and then branch out to a more competitive market like Columbus?

But I wouldn't depend on the cash flow to buy groceries.Having said that, on a large enough portfolio you should be able to average things out to a more predictable cash flow.

I didn't predict the latest **** coin or invent some crazy business; I just house hacked a few properties and increased my income slightly by leaving the military for a better paying government job.

Home prices in Philadelphia have appreciated at a consistent rate of 3-6% annually, providing a predictable environment for investors.

When I invest, I predict there will be expenses.

Predictions are hard.