Understanding the trend and macroeconomics of that particular area, etc.

I always look for trends, and check social media to see who they are.    

These are all highly local indicators of course.On the flipside, even with renters around, a glut of new rental units could push prices down - although in my particular corner of the country the number of markets where this is happening is exactly zero.With our present nationwide lack of housing inventory and general unaffordability of housing for many - it seems likely that the trend toward rising rents will also be around for the immediate future.

I would say it's reasonable to expect that prices will flatten, but then continue to trend upwards, especially with more people filtering out of cities and into rural/suburban areas where they can have more space. 

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ridgewood and bedstuy would be best bet just as far as event/culture trends (where young ppl want to live). ppl moving to bedstuy dont mind the grungy and still borders bushwick. bedstuy willl prob have most growth as far as minority owned small businesses. trains, gyms close by. also wyckoff hospital is buying mfh nearby and using them as offices. it's possible a larger hospital network like lij/northwell health will buy them and expand so you may have a rental property to sell to them. lol. dont be suprised if new mayor proposes some new train or fast rail line like the L train on outskirts of bk\queens. your prop value will skyrocket in 10 years if you bet on that.

But outside of the local south Florida market, I'm really not familiar with RE prices/trends.

- What trends in the market are you predicting and how you are prepared to handle it.Maybe even offer a chance to join your lead generation for new clients that don't have an agent yet. " If you help me by referring me to your clients that need a LO, I will refer you to clients that come to me that don't have an agent yet!" 

I'm going to do my best to be patient but with trends making prices go up and my savings losing money due to inflation, it's difficult to see money burn.

What are your thoughts, is heavier restriction on vacation rentals a growing trend?