Obviously, some markets are about to get hot in fall and winter, may not make sense for them to discount. 

The idea being in a hot rental market with rising values a sale in 10 years will net us a decent amount of money, even if we are only seeing a relatively small percent of total equity in the deal.Thoughts?

It's not your fault that it's hot.

Its a very hot market. 

Instead of chasing the latest hot market, focus on investing where you have the upper hand—where you have a deep understanding and local knowledge.

Even if the worst predictions become a reality, hot and coastal areas are still going to be nicer places to live than the Midwest. 

Zillow, zumper, hot pads, mls.

I ended up just getting a second hot water tank & sub-metering.  

Because she is competing with hundreds of others who are hooked to MLS and pay highest amount to get that property (they are not in hot market and in horrible condition, lots of unnecessary  risks involved).

MTR and these nurse rentals in Houston went like hot cakes Q4 2020-Q2 2022.