Even though things may feel a bit uncertain in today’s economy, real estate can still be a powerful investment.Yes, home values are rising at a more moderate pace right now.

A listing agent refusing an inspection or withholding the report unless you have an agent is unusual, especially after just 2 days on market.

It is definitely uncertain times. 

I would also add:- Avoid five bedroom properties, or sizes and options that are unusual in your target neighborhood; it will be difficult to sort out market rent.- Avoid properties that have items/areas that can't be tenant proofed. 

Apartments stood out as the only sector with more buy than hold recommendations, driven by demand for stable cash flow in uncertain times.Yet beneath the surface caution, contradictory signals emerge.

The market is definitely uncertain at the moment.Juan-

In addition, the windows are probably 30yrs old so from my understanding I might as well replace those as well which is another 15K out of pocket.ORDo I use the $$ and replace the kitchens which are very out-dated, which I CAN raise rent for.No this is not unusual.

But this is not unusual as prices don't always move in a straight line over the year.

While the long-term outlook remains uncertain, bond markets face short-term pressure.No economic reports are scheduled today.

We get multiple bids ONLY if we do not have a trusted vendor in place or if the repair is an unusual repair (ie, pool resurfacing, cage rescreening).