Quote from @Bob Willis: All I know is that in the summer of 2021 I couldn't find an HVAC guy to answer my calls or give a reasonable response time - now they show up the next day.This is exactly my point, although I have not noticed a shift in my market yet. 

Unfortunately, I have recurring conflicts with both of those times, so I’d be curious for your opinion on, assuming I make an effort to shift my schedule around one week, which one you would recommend I try to prioritize getting to (understanding that just attending a single meeting is very limited value to regular attendance).

Don’t get stuck on sideline too long – likely will be a 10-15% reduction, not a 50% reduction like 08-09Reasons why:Total market leverage was just 42% of mortgaged homes’ values — the lowest number on record.Wall Street has shifted from debt to equity in real estate and have thousands of homes fully paid for that they will sit on - huge ballast to home pricesLast 5+ years investors have had to put down 20%+ down payments and have a lot of skin in the game with current portfolio- not willing to walk away from thatAll of those loans are at 3-5% and only those who truly HAVE to sell will - everyone else will just waitHistoric lows in mortgage balances overdue, with loans 90 days past due pegged at just 0.5%.

Has anyone thought about the next generation of renters and what the needs may look like -  what type of additional amenities this crowd may seek out or may like or want versus the Gen X crowd of renters - Is it to early to start thinking about such a market shift or marketing strategy  ?

Well as the market shifts thanks to the interest rate hikes, the offers one receives also change. 

@Kenneth Garrett: Funny you mentioned these two - I completed my studies on RDPD and now I am almost done with CF Q. these definitely shifted my mindset.

Not to mention, the shift in the market is starting to favor buyers way more allowing some of my clients to acquire deals 20k-30k under asking.

Once you've done that, look at the deal & determine if its assumptions, the market, the business plan, and returns are in line with your goals.We've shifted from C class to B class assets.

I find that it is something that is missing in today's society.

So I want to get the word out there that you can be successful in your 20's with a little bit of education and a mindset shift.