It’s when I started hearing gym bros and Uber drivers talk about Bitcoin in late 2017 that it crashed shortly after. 

Yeah my plan was to keep my daily driver for my W2 and buy a truck for working on my real estate deals. 

Key Drivers of the Las Vegas Housing MarketWhat are the major market drivers for the Las Vegas housing market and economy?

Now you tack on the increase in payments because the interest rates are going to start blowing up and doesn't that only cause an even bigger lack of supply that will continue to drive rents and appreciation on existing homes? 

It's important to understand that different investors have different goals and priorities when it comes to real estate investing, and there's no one-size-fits-all strategy.However, it's important to note that while equity growth can be a key driver of long-term wealth creation, it's not the only factor to consider.

I remain bullish for the RE market for the next years.I don't think that overseas real estate market have much influence on local trends; I am not even sure that we will go in the same direction within the US given the massive differences in valuation between some coastal metro's and for example the Midwest.The most basic driver is supply and demand.

Guess what, fork lift drivers, hair stylists, and other low barrier to entry professions also only require a HS diploma and a simple exam.

I cut it in on a angle then used a screw driver to pry it open a bit. 

So, if you're looking to capture that rental income as your main driver of a property, Cleveland may be the way to go.

Something I do is talk to drivers when I'm in an Uber/Lyft and then I leave my business cards at the end of the trip.