I also want to suggest other ways of getting the 1% rule in the South (which is still achievable), and set some expectations for this interesting market and economy that we all find ourselves in. I

This was before i wanted to be a rental property owner, and was intended for me to live in. I

A little more information: the area I am currently in, I cannot afford to buy a house here in this small town; way too expensive.

Another concern I had was the unit I’d be living in is very tight.

It's a weird strategy I never would partake in. I

I am an investor focused agent here in Cleveland and would love to help you find a solid property to consider investing in! I

I'd demand to meet with the handyman and do a walk through of the unit to see that the changes are being done and that they need to be done.When I have a turn over, there is often something that pops up after the tenant moves in.  I

This is important because the discounted property tax is likely the only advantage of keeping it and that is only present if you move in.  I

Regarding real estate and single family which is what most people invest in, I would be bearish in the next 1-3 years but bullish on anything more than five years.

So a CRE crash will indirectly hit the economy hard, I still believe SFR is a quality, long-term scarcity hard asset worth investing in. I