You might be able to get a better yield by finding a value-add project or a BRRR type property, but the market rate stabilized is 4-6% probably.Just be careful of insurance right now, it's been going up and seems to have stabilized, but it's still all over the map depending on the specific property and who is doing the insurance.

WArning:  You are asking legal questions in a forum online. 

Hello, I am new to Real Estate investing world, and have been educating myself since summer of last year, and been to only one local REI meeting and currently enrolled in a very good online course mostly on how to wholesale properties, but still have not pulled the trigger yet.

Some might choose to sell and pay the taxes, especially if the market conditions are favorable, but it would likely be a tougher decision without the 1031 option.As for the broader impact, it could hurt the economy by slowing down real estate transactions and reducing the fluidity of investments.

They're alway talking about the next deal, investing strategies like flipping, buy-and hold, and anticipating/reacting to the market. 

You may be able to go through online court cases to see what names popup over and over again.

Is counting on appreciation the only strategy in a market like this, or are there points of view?

I'd suggest you start asking other investors in your market for general contractor referrals- people who do quality and reasonable work on rental properties in your market.

At about what percentage of market value? 

The trend is also fueling mergers and acquisitions within the industry, such as Circle K’s recent bid to acquire 7-Eleven.These global real estate updates reflect a dynamic market adapting to new challenges and opportunities.