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.

Quote from @Charise Manuel: My properties are in the rehab stage, and work is set to begin next May.The issue is, I’m having trouble finding an insurance company that will cover them in the meantime.They’re currently vacant and not generating income, so most standard insurers are declining coverage.Has anyone found a company that offers vacant property or builder’s risk insurance until rehab begins?

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.

In a declining market 60 - 75% leverage is a “slow death”. 

This means the value is declining in inflation adjusted dollars.  

I offered sellers financing the home owner declined.

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...

Year 5: $1,000 x (1 + 2%)^5/(1 + 5%)^5 ≈ $865Year 10: $1,000 x (1 + 2%)^10/(1 + 5%)^10 ≈ $748Year 15: $1,000 x (1 + 2%)^15/(1 + 5%)^15 ≈ $647The takeaway is that unless rents increase faster than inflation, the amount of goods and services you can purchase declines.

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.