The new tax bill limits state and property tax deductions to $10,000 and mortgage interest deduction on mortgages down to $750,000. This could negatively impact appreciation of RE in California. 1) How is this impacti...

Private investors and investment companies saw this trend as an opportunity and looked to convert* rented buildings into buildings that residential buyers could purchase.

I have noticed the trends of higher % tenants owning pets.

This might be a trend in the making, so will the rampant appreciation continue?  

Ones that come to mind are Milwaukee WI, Indianapolis IN, Memphis TN, Atlanta GA, and Kansas City MO.Wherever you can find deals with good ROI is worthwhile when the surrounding market demographics are trending in a positive direction.Excited to see what action you take!

For owners of multifamily apartment complexes there are many simple ways to increase net operating income: update the exterior and interior of the units to reflect current trends, install in-unit washer and dryers, use sub-meters for utilities, offer on-site workout facilities, install LED lighting in all the common areas, or charge additional rent for allowing pets.Every little dollar helps, so I urge you not underestimate even the smallest of increases.

For owners of multifamily apartment complexes there are many simple ways to increase net operating income: update the exterior and interior of the units to reflect current trends, install in-unit washer and dryers, use sub-meters for utilities, offer on-site workout facilities, install LED lighting in all the common areas, or charge additional rent for allowing pets.Every little dollar helps, so I urge you not underestimate even the smallest of increases.

It's been a good ride up, not easy in any way, but business is good when the market is trending up.

Also, check out the new home builders in the area, they pay a lot of money to professional designers, follow trends closely, and know what appeals to the masses. 

Just a thought, maybe I'm wrong and more and more demand will be prevalent as more people retire, but when I look at the macro trends I get more concerned about projects luxury good sales (such as nice rentals on the water in Cape Coral) and more and more bullish on cost-efficient healthcare services (think adult day care centers that provide basic care but lower the cost on the healthcare system by keeping people out of expensive nursing facilities and into cheaper care).