Real estate is one of the most stable investments when the economy is nosediving. Rental housing generally serves as a natural hedge in market volatility. This is because homeownership rates suffer a dip during economic downturns like recessions. As a result, property owners become renters, leading to higher demand for rental properties in such situations. By sticking to the formulas we’ve all learned in real estate and paying no attention to feelings, you can make informed decisions, buy a property with a good cash flow, and make a profit, all during a recession.