Most properties today sell at 0-5% cash flow year 1 and are appreciation plays, outside declining markets where the cash flow is volatile with low quality tenants. 

With the new year right around the corner, mortgage rates have been on the decline and could be approaching 'good' (at least in comparison to where we have been) over the past few years.

Looking to buy a piece of raw land in California. It is a really nice parcel that I really want to find a way to make it happen. Title company has issue with the title transfer from the sellers relative who grant deed...

Chicago has remained steady for appreciation despite the national headlines of declining.

Horton and PulteGroup have reported revenue declines, prompting price cuts of $20,000–$30,000 in some markets and "quick move-in" deals to offload standing inventory.

I mean New Orleans is crime ridden, population is declining last time I checked and I don't see a catalyst to change that.

This means the value is declining in inflation adjusted dollars.  

I offered sellers financing the home owner declined.

Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares September 2025 with September 2024:The median sales price in the City of Austin decreased 6% to $550,000, while the greater Austin metro declined 1.8% to $420,000, reflecting mild year-over-year softening after a long stretch of stability.Closed sales increased 16.6% in Austin to 837 transactions, and rose 6.7% across the metro to 2,416.

With the changes in the real estate market within the past 2-3 years, I have to imagine the interest in real estate investing has declined.