Another reason people are selling are guests and platforms (Airbnb) are becoming more demanding by expecting more from owners including refunds over the simplest things.

We are starting to come off the high side of interest rates and expectations are that more properties will hit the market... but will probably be eaten up by pent up demand... so prices aren't expected to drop.  

The thread herding, the constant authority demands, and the virtue signaling.

The closer you are to Huntsville the rental demands increase.

Owner was desperate to sell. 

Here’s how it works:Population Decline or Stagnation: If the population is static or shrinking, the current housing supply meets demand, and property prices decline (in inflation-adjusted dollars).

So even though the total housing numbers may go up, they are not meeting demand for the working class renters who need affordable housing.

This is a personal choice and depends largely on your risk tolerance level and the current demand for rentals in your area.Vehicle Repossessions: Having a vehicle repossessed is strong indication that a tenant cannot handle their money very well.

I live in a VERY high demand tourist area with lots of rental properties and I have been working in property management for 5 years. 2 years ago, I ventured out onto my own because I was pregnant and wanted to work from home and stay with my baby.

Focus on areas with strong population and job growth—that's usually a good sign of demand.