So while I wouldn’t be banking on a fast turnaround inside the city limits, I see this as a window to buy at a discount in anticipation of future demand returning.The contrarian play here isn’t to bet on a quick flip — it’s to quietly accumulate quality properties in a market with high rental demand, improving fundamentals, and negative sentiment.I am not suggesting that people rush out and buy up lots of property at market rates, I am just trying to say that long term investors should be making offers based on the negative sentiment and a pessimistic outlook.

C or below will present some challenges.

I’d bet on real estate every time—and if you buy right, you won’t need to wait for a perfect market to start seeing returns.Happy to help!

Quote from @Andrew Bosco: My latest house hack was a bet on knowing the process.

I think there is something to what you say but not its not that black and white.I would rather run 100 POH in a Class A or B in a hot market than 100 TOH in a Class C or D in the middle of nowhere in terms of management.But I would rather run 100 TOH in a Class A or B in a desirable area, because thats what people are talking about when they say the management and vacancy is extremely low.

MAYBE North Sac if you want to get in cheap and bet on future development. 

(The 70-80% LTV is primarily a bet on the PROPERTY).  

I replied:Mostly residentialYes, I want anyone who lists wholesale real estateThe west side of Blank, but only in areas graded C or aboveI’m looking to contact all of them, so the more the betterWith that info, ChatGPT compiled a list of wholesalers, including contact details, websites (if available), and a focus on my target areas.

I replied:Mostly residentialYes, I want anyone who lists wholesale real estateThe west side of Blank, but only in areas graded C or aboveI’m looking to contact all of them, so the more the betterWith that info, ChatGPT compiled a list of wholesalers, including contact details, websites (if available), and a focus on my target areas.

I'd also look at the asset and more at Class A to B properties, and be cautious of Class C (I will never buy a Class C or D property again).