If rents don't keep pace with inflation, you won't have enough funds to cover these inflated prices.Rents and prices are driven by supply and demand.

I’m intrigued by the idea of providing affordable housing while generating steady rental income, but I’m still in the research phase and have a few questions:Is investing in Section 8 housing a good idea?

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

I thought  @Elliot B. was talking about installing meters on the supply and return pipes for each unit and measuring BTUs there.

Yes, up, it's simple obvious supply demand metrics. 

Having a steady job with steady and expected pay is the foundation you need to invest because you know the money will keep coming in as long as you don't get fired.

I know I can reach out to some mortgage brokers to connect me with a private lender for most of the mortgage and then I would just need another lender to supply the down payment and renovation money.

These employers frequently attract new residents and create a steady influx of good quality renters and prospective tenants. 5) The Albuquerque metro area and Central New Mexico enjoy over 310 days of sunshine and a mild climate year-round.

Alternatively, there is a fairly limited supply of people needing laundromats, hence the reason you don't see them everywhere.  

Real estate provides steady cash flow, projected at $15K/month adjusted for inflation, while stocks offer liquidity and growth potential.