Considering that as long as the U.S. has an economy where we manufacture goods, Memphis will have consistent, reliable and stable jobs. 

So assuming you're not crazy overleveraged and that you don't freak out if the value of a home declines when a recession hits, if you wait it out you'll be fine over the 5-7 year horizon. yes my fears buying cash and not being approved for refi and having my cash stuck in a property during down turn of economy.

The economies of scale, cash flow, and forced appreciation that multifamily properties can bring is much more appealing to me than SFH.

Do this in a good or bad economy and you will be fine.

We are still missing a few key details to be a thriving sub-economy like Lake Nona or Oviedo.

With Chicago losing so many housing units from multifamily de-conversions to single family homes, I think adopting more ADU-friendly zoning would help naturally restore these lost units and bring back some affordability, which would help Chicago's economy long term. 

I bought my first two investments in Atlanta during the downturn in the economy (they do great for me).

What does this bode for investors and the local economy? 

Is the value to be added significant and obvious enough to warrant a refinance if the economy takes a dump in the next six months? 

Just licensed in Kansas City Missouri, I’m more interested in RE investments than actually being a realtor. Obviously I know very little. Do I join a top team in the area and learn the ropes or do I hang back? I just ...