If hardwood is in need of major repair, LVT is smart.2) Quartz is 1 and done. 

That said, there are still secondary and “drive-to” markets (within 2–4 hours of major metros) where a $200–300K property can perform really well.

I get it....prices depressed, loan extensions, new interest rate caps, somewhat stable rents, fighting new build inventory concessions. 

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Others, it's investing self to go to the depressed satellite market, doing some BRRR and with that create better margin and thus CF results. 

In the last 5 years those are gone, ALL medical practices are now part of major group practices.  

I have worked with a number of investors that have found an good new construction duplexes or even quads, just outside of major areas like Tampa. 

The 1940's were a disaster time (depression to war) and America was suffering from 12 years of a very liberal president Roosevelt with his policies.

We would have to go into a Depression for our banks to "Call" our loan positions and since we are making payments and Loan amort periods are so far out, no need to pay down further debt. 3.  

These places were very depressed back then and now are much more attractive for buyers and tenants alike.