There are several factors that must converge at the same moment in time and they must converge on the right country at the right time.It is not enough to find 1 or 2 similarities between the US now and other countries which experienced hyperinflation.

Current owner : has not signed any documents for closingAt this point in time: owner of note have not offered cash for key

"Wealth is measured in time.  

Too much of a hassle to rent out.I really think that if I put in time, effort, and my own sweat I can raise the rents $100 in the 9 unit and $50 in the 4 unit.

J Scott I mean what cities, and neighborhoods in my state are good to start investing and how can I tell that the areas will increase in time ...should I just rely on comps in area or other resources?

But if I could go back in time and start over again, I would spend less time reading and planning by myself.

Additional factors to consider is the property appreciation value based on historic sale prices between points in time [i.e. sold in 2004 sold again in 2015] for similar properties in the similar area seems to be a consistent ~4%.

Having said that, we as a country are in no position to deal with a major banking crisis at this point in time.

Additionally within credit item disputes they must respond in time.

In my area, at this moment in time, I can own for cheaper than rent.