That is a gamble and it should not play a factor in your purchase.  

Left 19 years ago from the Central Valley to Vegas for more business opportunities, entertainment and dining choices, less traffic, cheaper gas, no income tax, cheaper flights, bigger newer houses, lower utilities, gambling, lower property taxes, lower sales tax, cheaper insurance, real estate investing for all those reasons plus MUCH more favorable to landlords. 

Pet friendly is  gamble when you have a turnover. pets destroy properties even if the renter sears up and down the dog is a saint. 2.

Buying thinking that the next recession won’t affect real estate is just gambling in my opinion.

You just don't know if your investments will pay off and that is the gamble.

If it was a middle of no-where or rural area and the the city is expanding, its practically a gamble on when the price would be right since there market will be providing newer and normally better houses.

I live in S Fla so unless you gamble, just want management fees or are happy to park money... buying MF is not really happening ... right now it’s about waiting for nervous developers to capitulate in bulk or making deals with the loan to own lenders last in the door 

If one has to take care of other family members, then that adds another level of stress and complexity.If someone is on their own and wants to gamble, sure, some will take a shot.

Thank you.It does vary quite a bit from street to street, but no matter how you slice it, it's a gamble in that area.

If you could BRRRR and time the interest rates well Otherwise, Buying a property that is negative cash flow without any forced appreciation or a clear short term upside(flip) might be described more as gambling then investing.