What happens when the number of REOs start declining in the next 12-18 months?

As a result, while the world has experienced a huge real estate boom since the Global Financial Crisis, real estate prices in Italy have been declining over the last 15 years and there's no end to that in sight.

Submarkets that are development-heavy with a lot of Class A inventory available or in the pipeline are experiencing the most declines in asking rents throughout the metro.

I have decided to hold off on declining their offer until I understand this better.

. - Population growth was in decline in the past 10 years (-6.66%) and past 5 years (-2.57%) and showing recovery on the forecast to 2013 (0.02%)- Appreciation rate wasn't doing good in the past 5 years(-4.48% annual avg) but there a change in the past 12 months (-3.67%)- It defiantly looks like a renters market with more then 60% renting. so cash flow shouldn't be a problem as long as the unemployment rate keeps on preforming that good.- I also like the idea that there are plenty of educational institutes in the city and students can promise a low rate of vacancy.Our exist strategy would be buy and hold and enjoying the cash flow while waiting for the market to gain.Again thanks for the advise.Lior

My best guess is that within three years we will be down to 5%.So, if you believe that interest rates will decline significantly in 3 to 5 years, a 7/1 interest-only loan may be a good alternative.FlippingFlipping can be a profitable business, but it requires knowledge and favorable market conditions.

Would love your thoughts...Yes and Yes Miles :)We feel like kids in a candy store here in Ohio lolThe"high" unemployment and "declining" population are keeping the hedge funds along with mum and dad investors on the sidelines.

If you talk to them and decide to decline, maybe just decline passively instead of saying no directly.

However, recent history has been in a largely declining rate environment and a period where lenders had a lot of defaulted loans and REO to deal with.

In the other instance, you're speculating that you can sell the property in a year for an $18K profit, which may be a BIG speculation in a declining real estate market.