To be able to sustain demand for this through the coming recession, I would recommend buying near enough to one of the major universities or hospitals for a commute.

Credit where credit is due, the predictions for recession in 2023 were wrong (or pre-mature, which is the same thing).

Sell several properties bunched closely together and purchase one larger asset.Another neat trick is to take a step to "recession proof" your portfolio. 

I built a wall (12' wide 8'8" high) with a recessed and arched alcove for the door to enclose an unused open dining room into an additional "bedroom".

Pros - -Coastal real estate will always be in solid demand, both from local/national/international buyers so prices won't go down much even during recessions-Perfect weather by the coasts-With inflation expensive properties appreciate more - there will be long term inflation - properties will appreciateCons --Yes, in larger cities, most always talk to their peers about leaving-In larger cities, homelessness/crime/poor roads/schools etc. do make people wonder why they live here-In smaller cities, there are a lack of work opportunities making one wonder why they live here-State income taxes are out of control-The state is poorly run so it will degrade over time not do better (i.e.

Elkhart/Goshen's economy is largely dependent on RV, trailer, and boat manufacturing - there is some risk when those industries are slow or having shut downs (recessions have major impacts on this area), still a thriving area overall today.

I want to buy a property that can hold it’s value even in a recession and that could be rented out later if needed.

(also depends on if we hit a multi-year recession). 

Pros--hold it long enough and any dip in price or recession declines will eventually correct themselves. 

@Paul Vu purchase price, cap rates, low taxes, landlord-friendly laws, insulation to recession.