Of course, the industry will return, not immediately stronger, but ultimately reshaped, redesigned and ready to meet whatever the new challenges are.

https://austin.culturemap.com/...

You can also reshape the type and go from SF to MF or commercial.Once you have achieved your cash flow goals you monitor geographical and demographical data to determine if you are in the best mix of type and location.  

Also, it helps in reshaping oneself in order to get into the real world scenario, the corporate world.

If you drive around the subway stations around 6/7pm you will find that the neighborhood demographic is changing as you will see the people commuting back from work which is one of the reasons rents are going up as well as new buildings, mixed use buildings and many gut renovations which is reshaping the neighborhood every year.

I fell in love after a few visits with Hudson (which completely reshaped my prior image of Upstate) and rather like the idea of an accessible town/city within the region.

Most properties on the market are over priced for us to be interested - it is up to you as an investor to reshape the transaction to fit you own criteria of creating that CASH FLOW or EQUITY.Some technique require what some call as creative manipulations to fit your needs. 

So many projects are projected for completion in 2020 including the Raiders stadium and now rumors of an MLB stadium where Rio is...I think it will be at least 2 or 3 years before the market stabilizes.https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/6-major-projects-could-reshape-las-vegas-strip-skyline-by-2020/

Since these properties were purchased with cheap and easily acquired money, I am not familiar with the changes that have reshaped the industry since the recession and for this, I consider myself a newbie to the Real Estate industry.

I have been fortunate to meet very, very smart and generous investors (mostly BP) in my local area who have helped me significantly re-shape my investment strategy... and also involved with "doing the deal".(3) Explore financing programs for low income that are specifically targeted at getting you into your own home - these are likely specific to your area.