Ohio markets are not as subject to the boom-and-bust real estate cycle as the coastal markets.

I would look for a market that is not as far into the market cycle.

I might add that the timing of the release with 9/11 would lend to showing intent.Keep in mind that the exact same thing happened last Presidential election cycle -- an anti-Islamic film was released 7 weeks before the election.Also worth noting that that film -- from 4 years ago -- was subsidized by the Koch brothers, who are the largest GOP financers.

It's always good to practice sound investment strategies, but in the current cycle it's been tempting to be a little riskier and bite off a little more.

Timing depends on your specific goals.In regards to rental properties in Houston, we're definitely on the higher end of the economic cycle but who knows where the market will go next (experts can't predict this, how can we?).

Total return is higher with tax depreciation, principal pay down, mortgage interest deduction, and rental increases.Lot's of clients are in the same boat where they have had big equity gains in California but do not want to hold through the next down cycle and up again  which could be 8 to 10 years from now.

. + Basically, how can you tell which markets are good right now, but will continue to appreciate, and won't run into hyper-supply for a long time and which will (in which case, you should just wait for the cycle to turn). + Over the time-span of 10-15 years, does one make more profit investing for appreciation vs. cash flow?

@Baris BerkReal estate is on a 18 year cycle, ignoring fraud or other system shocks.

See if there has been a reserve study done that tells where things are at in the replacement cycle and how well things are funded.3.

Those shows have fueled the craze for flips during this business cycle.