So I am constantly managing the "cycle" of property purchase, rehab, and resale.

It will also create downward pressure on the rental rates that will squeeze undercapitalized small investors out of the market.Another related trend I’m watching closely is the often floated concept of removing the mortgage interest tax deduction after the 2012 election cycle.

Lastly, we are going to be going in on an interest rate increase 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.

Mike It depends on what type of Elliot Wave Cycle you are looking at.

Till they realize that they must fix themselves, it is the same cycle.

Consider moving into multifamily investments in markets at the bottom of the real estate market cycle or the first phase of the upswing.

She had, I guess, actually made a foray towards buying the property herself last year, but it fell apart, according to her words, because of a credit issue caused by a third party.My plan was to keep the rents the same and have both tenants sign a year lease to get them on the same cycle.

As we move into another cycle where money is starting to flow, appraisers seem to be carrying the brunt of verifying the houses are in good shape.  

My thoughts are if you want investment - you can expect return in two ways 1) Appreciation - for which historically, CA has been good (even through an up and down cycle)2) Cash Flow - CA is not cashflow friendly without risk - by which I mean that you have to put a low down, take a mortgage, and then from the rent deduct all expenses to get return on your downpayment.