I can not predict the market, only change my strategy and react.Originally posted by @David Latimor:Greetings Forum members,This is my first post but I've been reading biggerpockets for years now and have enjoyed the insight of many members who have contributed.

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First ask the seller to carry-back about 10-15% and then keep some cash for reserves - There *likely* will be an issue after you close that will be more expensive than you predict.

I definitely predict a big uptick in lawsuits related to creatively financed deals gone bad in the near future.

I would assert that when investing in rental property the traits to prioritize are STABLE, predictable, high quality, new construction, hands off, turn key and above a 6 cap rate.

I began encouraging the opposite- that we should be buying, along with predicting a significant increase in property values in 2023, based on experiencing a subtle but noticeable increase in buyer activity, including more buyers, in general, more cash buyers, and more courage from buyers.

It may make your income a little more predictable, but it would also extend your payback period for re-plumbing the property. 

I warn any investor against buying because of appreciation, it is not guaranteed and it is impossible to accurately predict with a short-term perspective, the best math is looking at historical trends and those are not guaranteed.Nobody could have guessed that COVID would have impacted real estate values like they did and that is my point more than anything. 

In line with this, the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest predictions suggest that by 2025, rates might begin with a 5.With this said, buying points on a mortgage transaction to permanently buy the rate down is like putting brand-new tires on a car the day you trade it in.

I have worked full time for 25+ years and get a steady predictable return on that time...I consider it very similar to having a bond return.