Read Ben Leybovich's latest blog post...http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/09/16/is-it-really-necessary-to-make-a-down-payment/Lenders want you to have skin in the game...shared risk. 

Sometimes we are happier spending our time living than competing with .5% DM response rates, 100s at an auction or wondering if we should change markets, change niches or get up earlier to try the latest morning routine.Getting exhausted just outlining some of the things folks are chasing. 

My latest listing has an applicant wanting a long 3 year lease. 

Rich,In the town where I live, many of the recent sales that are "move-in ready" involve companies that provide relocation services, taking properties from those who are moving away to the latest corporate location.

Listen to one of the latest BP podcast talking about who not how.   

https://www.bizjournals.com/bizwomen/news/latest-news/2017/11/big-banks-ban-cash-deposits-into-others-accounts.html?

@Scott Mac Great recommendations I have read many of Robert Kiyosaki's books have you read his latest book FAKE?

Latest research shows ( i am also comparing notes to your Jun 2013 post)Unemployment rate average 2013: Albany 7.38 / Troy 8.47.

Plus the CA tech economy is ideally suited to function during a pandemic. 6) The latest card on the deck is remote work and how it will empty out CA and knock it from being the economic engine of the country/world.

It's interesting to see how the market evolves and what factors cause those changes, and there's so much real-world perspective I can gain from this community.I wanted to kick off a conversation about the latest trends you've been noticing.