It's like predicting the weather, and things can change fast.

Could you have predicted a rise that we have had, most likely not - but interest rate risk is one of the greatest factors in MF investing.

Find out if rental costs are predicted to rise in the future by researching trends and predictions.Long-term appreciation in real estate is not a given, though.

I like this far more than owning a property (especially if you using your retirement funds) for few reasons: 1) This is totally passive investment (mailbox money), I get the check in the mail monthly of electronic debit in my bank account2) Fixed, predictable returns.

To your questions:I believe the confidence level has to do with the confidence of their rent/price prediction.

Just remember that you have nothing to do with how they got themselves into their current situation but unlike the stock market in credit situations past performance does predict and sometimes almost guarantee future results. 

Because you can NEVER predict exactly when it is coming.

Include market statistics, building timeframes, rental revenue projections, and your overall property plan.Provide precise financial predictions, including expected rental income, operational expenditures, and cash flow.

Beyond what is right and wrong, is what is most likely to occur..my forecast is based on an initial knee jerk reaction and subject to evolve..My prediction is that buyer(s) will still want (and need) to be represented, but likely at a lower average cost. 

Hey Rashaad, If you look at this link, Zillow predicts 3 cities of Ohio as their top 10 hottest housing market in 2024 - https://www.axios.com/2024/01/10/zillow-ranking-hottest-real...Feel free to Dm me and I would love to share what I know investing in Northern Ohio.