I recently had a phrase kind of just fall out of my mouth...

Why is it so trendy right now?

I am in Clover/Lake Wylie, SC area and in learning phrase too.

Another major factor that helps keep expenses low is I avoided student loans by getting a full ride from merit based scholarships by being a nerd in high school.A lot of my friends (with what I assume are similar paying jobs) are renting nice apartments in trendy areas, buying large houses in the suburbs, getting nice cars and shiny objects, going on what I consider to be lavish vacations, or the biggest financial killer of them all - moving into Manhattan. 

You have heard the phrase "the pendulum swings both ways. "  Well ALL pendulums that drive multi family prices have swung to an extreme. 

So why not take the time to learn from other people's mistakes and successes to increase your own chances for success.I'm pretty sure the phrase 'time in the market vs timing the market' is meant to inspire people to take action if they're delaying and looking for the 'perfect' deal.

I often phrase it in this way to other brokers, especially when I'm the buyer:"Mr.

@Jimmy O'Connor I noticed that only trendy bars and coffee shops was one of your top mentions… I think you should also consider school district - at least when it comes to building a rental portfolio in these areas.

Arcadia is trendy and a great place to live/own, but very pricey. 

It will become the budget-friendly option for anyone wanting to be in what will become a trendy location in the East Valley in one of the hottest growth markets in the country.