For example, below is a photo of a boarded-up fire-damaged property in poor condition.The popular site for a rental estimates I checked predicted the rent as $2,199/Mo.

I understand they serve as a benchmark when calculating the discount rate but I see people try to predict them on a 10-year basis which seems incredibly difficult for first-time investors and ultimately, we never know what they will be. - Adam

The less risky/more logical avenue seems to be to LTR one unit for more predictable cash flow and STR the other unit to create availability for my relatives when they come to visit.

I keep hearing this is predicted to be the most active hurricane season of all time.As if insurance rates weren't already bad enough in Florida and coastal areas.

I feel super confident that there will be long term rent growth, even relative to inflation, but I feel less confident predicting it to the year. 

My personal opinion of values is that if you're looking to get a predictable return on investment that you would be better off buying a legal duplex.

Hard to predict but will these Class C properties expenses cost me more in 5 to 10 years time than had I bought another Class A or B property (which would negative cash flow with these interest rates as LTR). 

Quote from @Carlos Ptriawan:  investing residential where I can control and the appreciation curves is exactly like what I've forecasted.It's also easy to look at historical performance and say that something has performed exactly as predicted.

Housing IQ predicts a 9.3% increase in home prices over the next year, with the median sale price expected to rise from the current levels​​.Inventory and SupplyInventory levels have been gradually increasing but remain below demand, maintaining a seller's market.

What is your prediction on rental rates and multifamily property values in your market over the next year?