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Should I wait for prices to drop?

Don't time the market — buy when a specific deal pencils against current rates.

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Direct answer

Don't time the market — buy when a specific deal pencils against current rates.

Expanded explanation

Markets are local and inefficient. Strong deals exist in every cycle. Underwrite to conservative assumptions and you'll find deals at any rate. Waiting for the perfect entry usually means missing 5+ years of compounding.

Examples

  • Investor waiting since 2018 missed 50% appreciation in most metros.

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