I am located in Greenville after a long brokerage and investing career in Silicon Valley - also spent ten years in Forest Hills Queens.Greenville is more of a capital growth market an appreciation market rather than a cash flow market.Clearly, investors want both cash flow and appreciation, but I have found the relative weighting given to either is a function of where an individual is at in his or her career, income level, and particular needs.I believe (my opinion and I understand others think differently) is that early on and into peak income years - the proper focus is on appreciation - growing that nest egg   long term - one has sufficient income and does not need income from RE to live.

Able to absorb and hold an eye popping 20 times its weight.

How much weight should I give to timing the purchase around the students?

A few questions for those in the Detroit market below;- Has anyone utilized the Inflation Reduction Act rebates for the installation of energy efficient equipment in your property?

Many properties seem to be hitting the market overpriced, and are now suffering regular price reductions. 

The rules are heavily weighted to favor the bank and you have 0 consumer protections that you are used to with consumer loan products.  

It is like asking a fat guy how to lose weight.

They carry more weight than no appliances provided.

,etc.Before offering again you need to nail down who's value is more accurate.You can come in higher and nail them down with the appraisal contingency and property inspection issues to get reductions.By then sellers are much more emotionally invested and will look at reductions to keep you from walking.Especially if you are a strong buyer who they think will be able to close.

We are seeing price reductions across the board in all price points.The ball is in the buyers court now.