We obviously do have some nice appreciation and an incredible economy that makes our area good for other reasons. 

But new data is saying something very, very different.Taylor Marr, Senior Housing Economist at Airbnb, chatted about how Airbnbs affect the economy, affordability, and housing supply. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1008

The economy added 142k jobs last month.

I always tell people to be cautious to make the jump, especially depending on experience as many in real estate made money last few years because of economy not because of management.

When picking a market, I would recommend first looking at whether or not the state is landlord friendly and then the macroeconomics (population & job growth / any additional drivers that are helping the local economies) of the various cities you're potentially targeting.

That market, when the economy does turn, is gonna get adjusted downward first.

I think with the economy the way its headed there is going to be a need for more affordable housing.  

Basically, Americans are still using their houses as piggy banks, and this just gives them another way of doing that.The argument is that it is too expensive to do a cash-out refinance if you have a 3% fixed primary loan, and this will provide options.What we fail to realize is that equity in one’s home is a hedge against many things like a downturn in the economy, or inflation.

Huntsville, Alabama, is rapidly emerging as a top real estate market in the South, driven by its growing population, strong economy, and affordable housing options.

So, is this a sign of fewer people coming to Hilton Head or a broader reflection of the economy?