Check the MLS and keep track of trends and inventory as much as you can.

so even though it's only a two family, in a neighborhood with a bery active upward trend, you're suggesting it's still very worth it to simply maintain and hold the property and utilize increasing rents plus developing equity which I can leverage against without actually refinancing that building in particular?

I am interested in the overall market, house pricing trends, crime levels, what to stay away from, multi-families, etc...Alex

^^^ LOLIf you need median sale price trends over any period of time, for any town or zip code let me know I can provide you with very precise data. 

How can I figure out the best type of investing by the current market trends?

Never rent.We only buy recent >1997 prefer >2000 for GA our max cost was $25k and the later deals trended down to $22k and some where $12k, $15k, $18k, all with 1 acre or more.  

Hello all,Without making this a political discussion, are any of you guys concerned about the long term down trend of home-ownership %?

Tyrone, the new trend right now is investing in Indy or other out of state areas.

Am I wrong in thinking that when there is TRUE change in real estate markets and their preceding trends, that there is great opportunity? 

You probably strated a trend with the kitchen window seat- love it.