How can I start exploring on my own to predict a correction.

However,  nobody has accurately predicted when rate hikes would start and it keeps getting kicked down the road (who knows, we might be like Japan, which has kept low rates for well over a decade).

The 4 in 4 and 8 in 8 which was just really 4 more 4 in 4s is just a way to produce predictability.  

Of course, this could be attributable to the fact that Ogden (still) has the least expensive real estate on the Wasatch front including Brigham City.Moreover, the general trends are as predicted. 

Even if the market tanks, which I don't profess to have the expertise to predict, I think you should be fine so long as the rental income you collect can help you weather the storm through the recovery period.

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I cant predict the future, but I can always try to make the future something.

Looking at listing may not need full rehab, new roof and water heater done, 3br in neighbor run 900 to 1000, rehab for low maintenance, try to buy as low as you can , look at comps, probably could go in as low as 38-42 with good agent and stress as is, maybe a few agents here to help, get one to give you good numbers not listing agent numbers , street is a nice one for area, not much back yard or parking but nice front, before you close make sure vacant  contingent, if numbers work I would do it, the are predicting an abundance of rentals avail next year with building craze but keeping expense low you should be safe, remember don't rehab as if you are living there, think durable and repaintable, number should go into systems and structure first, elect,heat,walls, windows,floors,plumbing, if you use a contractor go with one you know or work with someone in area to keep an eye on progress, good luck at least you know some of the history of the property

I know we can't predict when this will happen but since we know it will happen why does it matter so much?

And - really shaking my head on this one - why would you NOT be looking at notes and other types of investments that could not only be something for your money to do while waiting for their next outing as a down-payment on a rental but could actually speed you to that destination by growing your money pretty predictably?