Year over year appreciation, days on market and low inventory are and have been huge market drivers for the last several years (we've been investing in Idaho since 2017 and the trend has only increased in most desirable cities - Boise, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Star, Pocatello, CDA, Chubbuck, etc.).

Right now is not the time to be pushing values in anyway even if trend seems to be going that way.   

It is an odd place to invest, as our aim was to buy in laterally trending markets, rather than the wildly swinging markets.  

In other words, a local project or population trend may affect a house's price more than interest rate change.That's why we always say "location, location, location!"

Remembering to post area events, possibly even contacting trending local business's/ events and offering some package deals for combined unit + event tickets. 

It was all stuff my PM took care of.I have a high-level overview of the market that covers the basic trends but also goes through examples of different asset classes around town.

Lack of housing supply, credit profiles of buyers now compared to previous years, and the macro trends of the rise of the 2nd tier city in America all point me to wanting to continue to buy.

Every business is centered around finances and becoming an expert at realizing trends will keep you on top.

My mentor @Sterling White told me about Fort Wayne, IN.I know nothing about Fort Wayne so I have the following action steps this week:1) Ask my lender if he lends in Fort Wayne2) My PM says he does not manage in Fort Wayne so I have to research a good Fort Wayne PM3) Determine the bad parts and good parts in FW4) See the population and median income growth trends in FW5) See what are the economic anchors in Fort Wayne (major universities, hospitals, businesses, industry employers)Busy week coming up. 

The trend is changing over the decades.