Fewer new builds can limit supply, preventing dramatic price drops.Finding Opportunities – Rather than assuming prices will decline across the board, look for motivated sellers, properties that need work, or areas where short-term uncertainty creates long-term opportunity.

Quote from @Lance Williams: I am new to rental properties but my goal is to begin building-to-rent both commercial and residential properties 5+ years in.

Yes, but do I just look for off-market properties in that area?

Have your attorney file a lis pendens on the property.  

Hey Aaron, Congrats on your first investment property!

Ability to find properties off market6.

Rinse and repeat as many times as life allows, or convert to buying pure investments.Consider employment with a property management company.

If you’ve ever been frustrated by the bidding wars and overpaying for properties listed on the MLS, you're not alone.

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: Hey Josh - I manage 2 properties with Golf Carts. 

I have never heard of a property management company charging a fee to transfer the property to another management company.