If we make less than 6% in any one year, we carry the shortage forward. 

I think EVERYONE (there is no shortage) is looking for someone to say "Here is a $200k house for $150k. 

Labor shortages, new building codes that are untenable, etc. 

Instead I'll point out a few positives: great potential for appreciation in some pockets, low purchase price, no shortage of tenants (either market or subsidized), low cost of living (especially as compared to the neighboring DMV metro area).Can you make a killing in Baltimore City?  

I would say this to anyone starting out, but you in particular will find no shortage of people that are willing to advocate a type of investment out there that also have nothing to lose by being wrong.

There certainly isn't a shortage of demand for housing in Elyria. 

I was doing airbnb'ing on a couple of places in 78704 but now I see that there is an extreme shortage of housing on the market currently so I am selling.

@Max T. in some places there is a severe labor shortage. 

Shortage on material isn't very promising and may increase carrying costs because of the waiting for things to come in. 

,Here's what you need to understand about the housing market:We're in a housing shortage right now.