I have pretty much learned a little bit about every neighborhood in Sacramento by driving/riding my bicycle by during different times of the day/night, touring homes. and talking to neighbors and other home owners. 

You can’t beat the spring and fall here, and where else can you ride your bike in Nov, Dec...

I turned 60 this year and thought I'd ride out the next 5-10 years just managing my 5 duplexes and enjoy my semi-retirement of managing my properties.

Maybe, maybe not...maybe you ride the wave as the influx of cash pushes prices higher.  

If you think you're roof has sustained hail damage then get 3 quotes minimum and do all the other due diligence when hiring a contractor.

My cash in the stock market will yield 8% if I'm lucky and keep it in untouched long enough to ride out volatility.

Then there are the environmental impacts of the environment on the property snow, hail, extreme heat humidity... all the forces of nature against your asset.  

If the value of homes go down rents may decrease, but if you buy right you can ride out the storm. 

Client goes B-Class & up it's a smooth ride. 

If the market dips no problem ride it out and make your payments.