It really shows you're stable to lenders as well when you've held down a job for a few years. 

or doesn't (like the talking heads know the future).I look forward to a stable year in 2024, with growth according to the article below!

I think that market is going to be a stable increase as well, but not at the rates I think a lot of people expect. 

Ohio seems landlord friendly, reasonably stable blue-collar economy (I currently own rentals in WY and I'm looking for a new location that also targets 1 bed / 1 bath multifamilies).

Seek areas with steady job growth indicating a stable and expanding population that could drive rental demand.

Not here to defend anyone or point fingers but we have had many unsatisfied investors over the past 10 years.Most will buy 1 property and expect miracles.It takes a larger portfolio to make it more stable and more cashflow profitable long term.Owning 1 or 2 properties can always be a hit/miss.Owning a larger portfolio should over time perform better "year after year".Just my opinion based on PM data that we see on the back end.Much success

We both have stable income from full-time jobs (2+ years). 

I wonder if we will see a similar crash in Single Family - I'm skeptical for a number of reasons, prime among them the relatively stable debt and huge percentage of homes owned free and clear. 

I'm looking to pay cash since my job is not stable and move from one job to the next (i'm an artist).

For my Mira Mesa Rental( 2b/2B Condo) i easily find good quality tenants(High credit score and stable  job) through Zillow.