That said, there is always a certain amount of volatility and risk that I don't think it quite as substantial in real estate. 

But I think Vallejo may have a little more upside, and is just plain more volatile it seems.

So counterintuitively, using "social finance" we learn and understand the psychology of the mind making these emotional decisions which drive some of this volatility we see.

I don't think the market is strong enough to support another big spike right now but the volatility we're seeing is going to cause problems with comps for a long time.Regarding your question about lenders lending for SFH; the ones I've talked to are anxious to lend but the new regulations are so tight that many people just don't qualify.

They seem to have more volatile prices - ie, dip further and faster during downturns, then increase (more) later, especially at the later end of cycles when more prime RE gets unaffordable, and lending gets looser. 

As investors in real estate, we should keep our eyes on market volatility and trends since it may be beneficial or detrimental depending on when you buy. 

The property is well situated to accommodate yuppies working all over Houston or alternatively, college students attending higher education institutions nearby.Market Thoughts/Demand Outlook:The Houston market may have a bobble with recent oil price volatility, but other forces will make certain markets in Houston a great investment.

I insisted on speaking with her manager who told me there are better performers out there that could earn me up to 20 % but they were very volatile and extremly risky.I then asked about reit's and several other possible options that I knew at the time were performing far better than they had both told me was possible.

There's a lot of money to be made in highly volatile markets.

Florida is a more volatile state for Property coverage, so your increases will always be more than those in the Midwest.Umbrellas for larger portfolios are doubling in cost in some cases.