Even if a downturn is looming upon us, I would think that you would still benefit in the long-term from buying now. 

Metro market is in (but I can figure things out by talking to people I guess).It seems like this is a looming process in front of me but I hope it happens.

The bottom line is if it makes you feel that uncomfortable then you may want to reconsider buying the home because that feeling is only going to get worse when you are dealing with it looming day to day. 

https://www.toledoblade.com/lo...Well, if the Toledo market hasn't had enough of two prior ordinances and one faceplant in court, we have yet another twist with the Toledo Lead Safe Ordinance.As stated above, Toledo leadership decided on June 1st to make a newscast declaring that the 2020 lead ordinance deadline of June 30, 2022 was unchanged after Covid and 18 months of inaction from the city and threatened a $10,000 fine for failure to comply by the deadline looming 30 days away.Well, today we have an article announcing a lawsuit has again been filed against the city, and it must be pretty damning because the city has immediately announced they will not enforce their deadline until August 1st (30 day reprieve).According to the news article today, we are being told the lead ordinance is still alive and well but enforcement simply isn't going into effect for a while.

There are STILL deals to be had and since I've transitioned full time into real estate lending, I have investor clients that are buying DESPITE the higher rates, DESPITE the looming recession, and DESPITE higher purchase prices that actually make sense in today's market. 

Good maintenance management will significantly improve your bottom line.Addressing VacanciesWhen a rental property is vacant or vacancy is looming, you need to get the next tenant lined up quickly.

(But to be fair, they may have also been saved from a looming foreclosure or whatever.