The biggest rule on social media is to post 80 percent non-business posts and 20 percent promotional content.

Sure there are always going to be a few people who can, but the fact is 99.9999% of people, no matter how smart you think you are can not see that peak, and can not predict what would happen after a peak.But in terms of flipping, as long as it isnt a black swan even where prices are declining 50% in a year or two, which by the way is likely only a once in a lifetime event, then you can still flip in a slowly declining market.  

However the past 20 years of data that includes probably the most significant national housing decline that we will probably see in our lifetimes suggests that over any 5+ year period, a well bought Bay Area property will appreciate.

Podcasts: BP (excellent) is just one, but search (exactly) for the following: Apartment Building Investing with Michael Blank Podcast (weekly)Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever with Joe Fairless (daily; Excellent)The Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast (1-2x/week)Old Capital Real Estate Investing Podcast (weekly; focused on apartments.

@Brad Clarizio I agree with you 100 percent.

My guess is not in your lifetime.  

EG, the monies could earn 5-8 percent in three months in one state, then immediately put into another state whose "season" is coming, repeat, and get into the twenties. 

There is no way of knowing with 100 percent certainty how long and to what extent the area will be on the incline, without being a psychic.

The thing that im having trouble with is that ive been researching properties online for awhile and it seems the 2 percent rule or even 1 percent rule is a white whale!!!!!

You don’t have to worry how long the repairs will take or how long it will take to get a tenant.Provide a great return: Most turn-key rentals provide returns from 10 to 15 percent.