Once they are on a downward trajectory they just keep going.

The good news and the bad news is that your fate as a landlord is largely sealed on the day you close escrow ... and that has to do with the quality of the property and neighborhood you choose, the short and long term trajectory of rents relative to expenses, as well as the price you pay relative to the sold comps and the rehab costs needed.

Do your research and pay attention to the trajectory of the taxes.  

You might need to bank on appreciation more than cash flow in a buy and hold strategy in most areas, though, which puts you on a speculation trajectory.

What do locals feel about the long term trajectory of the city itself? 

But to be frank, CA's trajectory is impossible to replicate as working remote has become more prevalent, companies more “decentralized”, and more people think about not just professions, but also lifestyles these days).Are you able to find trustworthy realtors/PMs or even service providers?

So focus on the overall trajectory of the local economy.   

What I mean here is that blight of anykind, in any shape or form, serves as unwanted attention and these details can become overwhelming to one's senses. 4) Neighborhood IQ: Let me say it bluntly that most often people follow the path or trajectory of how and where they were raised.

I am not worried about Akron's population trends or the trajectory of it becoming Detroit.

The economic hub and diversity of the city have helped our recovery's trajectory be more sustainable.