But if 2020 taught us anything, having money set aside for the unpredictable is critical.With graduation on the horizon, 1 in 4 Gen Zers are saving for college — the top savings goal for that generation.

And the thing about black swan events is that they are unpredictable. 

The only thing that could change that would be some sort of an unpredictable catastrophic event.

Appreciation is unpredictable and not a great long term investment strategy, in my opinion; it also means that your asset isn't liquid and not producing cash flow.

Going full-time right out the gate is not easy as its a competitive business, the pay is unpredictable and it takes time and patience to build a strong book of business and referral network.Being a part-time agent while balancing a regular full-time job is definitely doable. 

I am new to all the real estate buzz, I know none have the crystal ball and life is unpredictable, but what's ur take to all that the crash happens every 18years, the last time it happened was 2008, add 18 years to that, so the next crash will be 2026, but the peak of the market will be 2024?

My 2020 income wasn't the highest as times were unpredictable and I wasn't planning necessarily to buy a home back then, but here we are.

One potential issue is when HOA fees rise (sometimes unpredictably) due to an assessment or just periodic adjustment, without a corresponding increase in rent.

i got 2 properties under contract, one is a duplex that is vacant but in decent shape. and the other one is a triplex that is occupied. the numbers are very good, but my partner want to back up from the deals. stating that the neighborhood is unpredictable and it will not appreciate much. even though that some properties around on the market at much higher prices so i feel comfortable with the purchase. what do you guys think? 

I'm just worried about allowing him to accumulate equity because it feels like some unforeseen circumstances could require material amounts of labor that would substantially (and unpredictably) change my return on investment if I'm losing equity the more work he puts in.