There is expansion going on at the local military installation, bringing tens of thousands more people to the area and not enough housing to meet the demand.  

The highest returns I seem to see on short term investments are investing in other peoples flips.

Anything lower than 6 would be an indicator for higher-than-normal home price appreciation in the next 6-12 months.This is why even as interest rates increased at the fastest rate in 40+ years in 2023 and have stayed at that level, home prices have continued to appreciate.The media has been calling for a real estate crash for a while now and it hasn't happened and most people can't figure out why. 

Very few people have strong mind to guide people at initial juncture.The other plan is to develop the property in to Outdoor Paint Ball Arcade ??

Real estate is a long game, and getting a good asking price when the demand isn't as competitive because most people have similar thoughts to yours - might be worthwhile to take on the investment.

Quote from @Cody Miller: I have been in my home for 7 years and have accumulated some equity and wouldn't mind using this to buy a rental Most people will recommend you cash out some of that equity and use it to purchase a rental.

UC is in very high demand so vacancy is basically 0, it isn't really a "party school" unlike somewhere like UCLA (weird example I know) so you won't have to deal with those issues as much, depending on how many people live there, who you rent it to (frat/party kids, etc).

People do it all the time actually.

Thanks Rod has great coaches and a strong network.I know people who have done Michael Blanks as well.

In my research when I initially wondered the same questions about whether I should my properties in one or not (or in several), I came up with the conclusion that it's not the 100% asset protection most people think it is in a lot of cases.