Study the market.

I don't have the time to study Bitcoin nor do I have the time or desire to study any individual company thus I invest my traditional retirement savings into low cost index funds.That being said, I do feel like I can study and become educated about my local residential real estate market and it is an interesting topic to me so that is where I spend my time, effort, and excess capital.Regarding, investment vs gambling. 

As everybody has noticed the increase in materials and labor has skyrocketed which has thrown a wrench into condominium reserve studies. 

Start studying comps and understand what is a good or bad deal and why.

Complete a cost seg study - combined with leverage it is feasible to deduct your entire equity contribution in year 1.Also follow me for more insights around cost segregation and real estate taxes!

One that you know or study a LOT and that makes money:)

Here's an article with additional FAQs on cost segregation studies that you may find helpful.

A recent study showed that 80 people are moving to this city every single week, which will continue to increase housing demand.

@Taylor RobertsonSome buyer agreements include language for situations like this.

I have studied the market there for a bit now and am comfortable with investing with decent Cash Flow and modest property price gains.