Hi there! So, a few years ago, I was looking to invest in a multifamily property, preferably somewhere that offered an open space and respite from the urban clutter. I had a few suburban areas in mind just outside San Francisco. This particular condominium caught my eye in Oakland. Now, this was around the same time COVID-19 hit us. When the world went into a standstill, I had to pause my investment activities. Three months into the pandemic and I knew the economy was going to crash hard, it was going to become difficult for multifamily units to stay occupied. I understood why. However, knowing that investing in a condominium in a suburban area which was away from the city and any nearby medical services being at least a 30 minute drive, I decided to go ahead with my investment. Even though every real estate investment rule book tells us not to go ahead with a risky property, especially during such uncertain times, I went ahead with it. The condominium had 10 independent units, with 1800 square ft. area approximately. It included individual lawns too. I invested nearly $800,000 and an additional $100,000 for repairs, value-add, etc. I began renting it out. I knew I had gambled and I was going against everything I had learned. All the factors hinted towards a disastrous outcome. But it didn’t. On the contrary, I was able to get a higher return on my investment in the first year itself, with a 90% occupancy rate. So, what I learned was that while traditional real estate investing techniques sure work, they are not to be followed blindly. You can and you absolutely should study the market, the future trends, and trust your own research and understanding. By considering future potential and development trends, I was able to find an undervalued property poised for growth. I knew that this pandemic would bring a demand for houses that are located away from the close knit apartment buildings of the urban areas. People would crave open spaces and indulge in activities that are closer to nature. And I stand corrected. As of today, that condominium is generating a major part of a monthly income for me and my fellow investors. I hope this answer was able to provide you with the information you were looking for. Feel free to reach out for more information. Happy to help! Author Bio: Ameet Mehta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameetcmehta Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmeetM