Investors sometimes fall in love with a perceived TREND, and sometimes that TREND is nothing more then a figment of the (biased) media’s imagination.  

They can guide you through market trends, rental projections, and connect you with lenders experienced in STR financing.

I'm not sure how the Pittsburg market is, and what type of market trend it's currently on, but I know Columbus and it's in a massive growth trend that isn't going to stop anytime soon.There are multiple billion dollar companies dumping money into the city, such as Intel, Google, Honda, and Amazon.

Mesa or Gilbert, AZ: A Look at the NumbersFor the Phoenix metro area (including Mesa and Gilbert), the forecasted annual appreciation rate is expected to be around 3.5% over the next 10 years, based on recent trends and projections​.

Duplexes can be a fantastic way to generate cash flow-just watch zoning laws, hire reliable contractors, and stay updated on rental trends.

Welcome @Rebecca Morris,These are the 10 first steps I would recommend to get started in REI (real estate investing):1) Educate Yourself: Read books, take online courses, and attend seminars about real estate basics, market trends, and investment strategies.2) Set Clear Goals: Define what you want to achieve in real estate—whether it’s buying a home, investing in rental properties, or flipping houses.3) Choose Your Niche: Decide if you want to focus on residential, commercial, or industrial real estate, or perhaps a mix of these.4) Research the Market: Analyze your local real estate market.

Exploring economic trends is essential for developing a successful real estate market strategy, particularly if you're focused on rentals.

Websites like Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com offer great insights into home prices, trends, and inventory levels.

Who else is seeing rising trend?

But here is why I don't always view historical trends as the way to predict whats going to occur today and why I don't know if I'd say prices will go up.