In real estate, the worst of times for most people are often the best of times for real estate investors. Smart real estate investors buy in bad times, because they see days ahead that they know are going to be strong and will give them the best return on their investment. In this article I explain how to spot and profit from economic cycles.

Real estate runs in cycles of anywhere from seven to 10 years. Buying low and selling high is one of the oldest axioms for financial success. Many real estate investors have built their fortunes by starting their businesses when times were very, very bad. When times are bad, it