There could be a better system for all of this to decrease the gap between the haves and the have nots but I don't think our current system of capitalism is going away anytime soon.

Historically, major jumps like this are either preceded or succeeded by consecutive months of decreasing pricing.

When I buy properties I look to greatly increase the value of them through improvements, increased rents, additional revenue streams, decreased expenses (negotiating vendor contracts, regular maintenance to avoid surprise large cost replacements etc). 

And usually at the point of increase you’ve decreased profits until revenue increases enough to marginally cover the increased cost.  

What if the market tanks and property values decrease 10%?

Multifamily should be increasing density not decreasing it from residential zoning.I am interested in figuring out if trying to change the zoning will bring more value.

@Jennifer S. your going to see the price decrease within 6 months. 

For every $100 in interest you pay lets just say you decrease your taxes by $25 (so assuming 25% bracket, but it really doesn't which bracket for this example). 

There are definitely opportunities, but as others have noted property prices have been decreasing in most areas. 

-decreased pref compared to deals with just a common equity structure