In bad times, property prices are soft, but people still need a place to rent and properties tend to cash flow better.So, in the long run, rental properties are always a good investment unless you have a serious reduction in local population or jobs due to businesses closing...

@Justin K. if I'm getting a new toilet seat I get the soft close.

Late-1800s soft brick. 

In my view, it’s infill convenience locations, food service, health clubs, medical services, as well as those dynamic retailers, like REI, Bass Pro, Whole Foods, Anthropology...

Invest in Killeen, there is a low price point and the market is not as soft as Austin right now.

We provided soft copy brochures to the recruiter and invited her to tour the corporate rentals in the apartment complex.

In reality, they are just finding a person with a soft spot to exploit.   

The drywall was all soft in the area so they called HandyANDY.The 60' gutter at the rear wasn't handled well as it was installed.....probably 2 guys instead of 3....and it creased in one section slightly; that crease lined up almost perfectly with the bathroom window; the window was never caulked properly nor was any of the siding...unless you consider spray paint to be caulk which many contractors do!  

Land value is determined (in simple fashion) by the following:Final All in Sales Price for a Finished Home- Desired Profit- Selling Costs- Construction Costs- Development Costs - Soft/ Engineering/ Arch Costs- Carry Costs- Acquisition Costs= Land Purchase PricePut two developers in the same room evaluating the same property and the offer price can vary wildly, which is why land "value" is so subjective.  

Some people do it.If you decide to do it, please talk to your lender if you plan on using her or his services for 'soft money' mortgage financing within the next 2 years.