This is not an absolute truth by any means, but a way to filter and have a better shot of those looking to sell/retire.   

However, prices were stable or dropping at the time.When prices double in four years and rates triple in two years, it has a significant impact on what people can afford.

Let go of what you cannot control, and become a lot more emotionally stable to start investing.

We have been putting most of our extra money into retirement accounts before this.

Especially in tax advantaged retirement accounts. 

Interesting, how is the cash flow going with rent to retirement?

Best,Melissa Johnsen, Investment StrategistRent to Retirement

After the dust has settled, you did not benefit from depreciation and did not suffer from depreciation recapture.The above effect exists whether you invest inside or outside a retirement account, same exact mechanics.

Retirement account?

Put up a website, go knock doors, go talk to retirement communities, divorce attorneys, GET OUT THERE it's really not complicated.