From experience I can say that it is way harder, you have to find absolute home run deals instead of base hit deals and do often take on much higher risk. 

In 1980 mortgage rates hit 17%.

I would pay I/O for 5 yrs, and then ri-fi but you HAVE to hit your pro-forma to execute this plan. 

Well about 2 years ago that batch all started to hit and then covid money went away. 

I have done a few development projects for myself and it seems that in every one you hit a bump and wonder why.  

Every hurdle hit it and solve it.9.  

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Pros: Diverse job market, low unemployment, great resilience during recessions, nice appreciation, 1% rule can be hit if you look hard enough, great economy, good schools, Midwest nice.Cons: Extreme weather at times (hot/humid summers, tornadoes/hail, brutal cold in Jan/Feb), high insurance premiums, property taxes also really high.

Quote from @Mike H.: Its a tough one to really help someone with. 

Rex (Real Estate agents and sellers to optimize listings, attract buyers and close deals efficiently) 5.