As a new investor, I am always interested in hearing about what people pay attention to in order to understand market trends.

Trends yes.

IF you see a trend that requires you to change your policies, that is okay. 

I'm curious to see what everyone is seeing and your thoughts on where preferred returns offered to limited partners are headed into the future.Yields across almost every income producing asset class from bonds to stocks have been declining for years, and 2020 has only accelerated this trend with real yields (risk free rate or 10YR TBILL minus inflation) currently being negative.

This is a growing trend that I think will only accelerate this next decade. 

Nicholas, this area is one of the hottest in the country.

But learning general trends to you can make an accurate read of the market in a year will be invaluable.

Im purchasing this property out of state and based on the market trends of the particular zip code I decided to pull the trigger on the property.

Here's an article discussing this trend to invest in "tertiary markets" because of the challenge of competing with institutional investors in Denver.Traditional way to determine value is using Cap Rate.Cap Rate = Purchase Price/NOINOI is net operating income (costs of expenses, maintenance, etc.)Cap Rates in Denver are around 5-6 depending on opportunity/need for value-add to maximize rents.

As a new investor being strapped for cash seems like a common trend.