The 2024 Baselane Real Estate Investor Survey reveals optimism among investors despite rising costs.

Despite rising interest from young families and institutional investors, the number of new SFR and BTR units is expected to decline sharply, from 34,000 in 2024 to just 9,500 in 2025, a 73% decrease.While demand remains, rent growth in this segment has turned negative, falling by 0.8% in Q2 2024 due to higher vacancies in 2023.

If I acquire the second property with full cash, that's at least an instant equity which I may be able to tap into for 3rd, 4th,..assuming properties rise in value over time. 

It's never been a problem, but with the rise of cryptocurrency mining (electrical intensive) and some specific types of indoor horticulture activities (electrical and water intensive), we felt it would be good to hedge against those admittedly small risks.

Here is an opinion: The increasing US deficit and US rate cuts will cause asset valuations to rise. 

You have no ability to make improvements to increase the value (and benefit as the owner); you can't deduct mortgage interest on your taxes as you don't hold the mortgage; and you can't own it while the value rises over time.

With more growth, rising prices, and development in suburban areas will we ever see cities return to what they were?

Then they can own a property for the best years of the properties life and appreciation is forced through the continued rising construction costReal Estate is a long game not get rich quick.  

The flooring retailer is the latest in a growing list of companies forced to shut down due to changing market conditions, rising competition, and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.The company’s financial struggles began after the pandemic-fueled home improvement boom fizzled out.

Inventory has jumped over 50% from a year ago, but values continue to rise at almost 3%.