J Scott’s book “Recession Proof Real Estate Investing” gives great info on the topic.However, Buy in area of pop growth, job growth, rent growth and high economic job diversity (near major city/economic driver) and an election/recession could be non-factor.

I am also a fan of finance, economics and investing.

Read a lot of real estate books and become an expert on the local market so you can provide value to your future clients.

I am not an economics expert but CPI is one way of measuring inflation and deflation. 

Unless it has changed significantly it doesnt change the economics of the deal for you.

New construction was on the rise in 2019 and is expected to continue into 2020, but many experts note that the country is still not building enough new units to quench the demand.

But you need to understand the process, and that takes some education.You don't have to be an expert in everything, but you do need to know the basics to get started.I found that along the way (which so far is a very short path for me), I found there were things that were preventing me from making progress. 

Need an experts advise here...I have recently left a W2 income and began working as a Sole Proprietor.

Hey everyone,Just thought I'd post in this group as I'm very curious as to what makes you all so confident in the economic indicators for South Bend. 

I know the island has a myriad of economic issues they may not be resolved any time soon but is it possible that those same issues are opening up investment opportunities?