After buying and selling over 1,000 properties for my own inventory, hundreds of which came from REOs,HUDs, VAs, Tax Sales and Sheriff Sales, I have some experience in this area.1.

As an agent in the SoCal/Inland Empire area I can tell you one of the issues we're facing is an inventory shortage.

Plus, you'll become more familiar with your local market, inventory, and clients.

This inventory will be absorbed but it may take a short time.  

I think because the majority of people who refinanced during COVID are holding up, we don't see much inventory in the market.

This low inventory will be here for a decade or two since builders won’t build cheaper end homes. 

Its already starting, hence no inventory for a reason All the best  Yeah I have seen a lot of movement in that market recently on the lending side It's crazy, we used to get 30 -40% NET per year with all in at 25- 30k, Now those same props are 100k+++++ with 15- 20% net. still good though.

Assessing the current market conditions and property values in your area can provide a clearer picture.Current Market Dynamics: Consider other factors like inventory levels, the competitiveness of the market, and personal circumstances.

We stick to the 1960's inventory, which is easier to work on, but I totally agree cash flow as in "replace my W2" is a myth, it is necessary and also better to re-invest cash into asset upgrades. 

Therefore because of the low inventory there is it 0% chance that there's going to be a crash so if you are going to keep this mindset I would highly suggest you do research on what's really going on with regards to inventory because you're going to lose out big time.