The only way to really avoid the risk of an upcoming downturn is to wait to purchase property and try to time the low end of the next cycle, which carries risk of its own.However, one aspect of this debate that isn't touched on is the impact of interest rate changes.

Why are you carrying back a note on this.

Take action and let your momentum carry you forward.

@Deonte Palmer I would suggest carrying out a large scale direct mail campaign.

At that point I’d love to have a RE business established that they can jump into, and by the time I retire I’d love to have 500+ units to carry us through our golden years which they can completely take over and grow even more when we are gone.

Look for an owner carry deal.  

You may even opt to not become a broker as you carry all legal liability as well as overhead like furniture, and paying for office space.

Best to bury some hard pipe to carry the rain water minimum 20-30 ft away from the house.

My lender is requiring I carry Hazard insurance on my investment property.  

Are we able to create a legal contract that states that he will carry the mortgage and I will handle the fix and flip, and we will split profits?