If history is any indication, the trend will likely remain the same for the foreseeable future.  

Thus, your plan today will change at whatever time that occurs.Just buy some dang property man and make sure it cashflows monthly and do whatever you can to continue that trend.

@Joe DeSimone If it's really trending in the wrong direction, I would pull out all the stops and get it sold ASAP (including eating a Realtor commission, and discounting the price upfront).  

Instead of dealing with every applicant in that way look at the trend of rentals and focus on that group of people who want a quite place to live, fixed income, less stress etc...The age group of 55 and over on a fixed income with decent credit worked best for me.  

YES  Simply look around BP for samples of the trend.  

I should also say that I don't understand the buy local, organic thing so I can't speak to how sustainable that trend is, what you can do with 3 acres, and where the prices are going.

@Ron Steele You can use this structure and reword itThe Purchase Price shall be five hundred thousand dollars ( $500,000.00 ) which shall be paid at Closing (as hereinafter defined) as follows:A) Seller financed loan $250,000 note.

Appreciation, population shifts, trends, social changes, market demand and cash flow after taxes than last year's ROI or IRR.

It's in a C neighborhood with a blue collar, industrial economic base (steel mill, trucking , etc)Rents should be 350-400 per unit.

(last one put up a modular Duplex/2 rental units- very very nicely done- pretty amazing property- he is all buy/hold)- Looking for feedback/discussion- does not have to be CT could be anywhere- CT is just where I happen to be and am noticing this trend...