Savvy home investors understand that a property’s location within the market influences everything. : Managing Partner at American Real Estate Investments. We help investors build passive income rental portfolios. The one thing that affects all real estate investors is the housing market. Savvy home investors understand that a property’s location within the market influences everything from the available inventory to the long-term appreciation prospect. Here are some other reasons why home investors pay close attention to real estate market indicators — and why you should, too. Property taxes can take a huge bite out of real estate investment profits.