The oil fields are so cyclical and unpredictable that I knew I would be laid off for more than a 6-month period before I reached that 6 years, so I didn't even bother with their 401k.

Recently there have been some pretty big global political events (brexit, Trump) and lots of potential unpredictable moves by Russia, china, Middle East that could send currencies or trade on wild swings.

Their point is: airbnb income is unpredictable and unstable due to changing regulations.

They're unpredictable.

A DIYer asking advice from a Home Depot employee is the same thing as a trade professional asking advice from a DIYer, the results are going to be highly variable and highly unpredictable.

Less Competition - High-interest rates and market uncertainty may deter some flippers, reducing competition for distressed propertiesMarket Demand - In some areas, there remains strong demand for renovated, move-in-ready homes.Price Negotiation - Sellers of distressed properties may be more willing to negotiate in a high-interest rate environment.Cons:High Carrying Costs - High-interest rates increase the cost of borrowing, which raises your holding costs (interest payments, taxes, insurance, utilities).Market Volatility - Real estate markets can be unpredictable, and high-interest rates may lead to slower home sales and declining prices in some areas.Renovation Risks - Unexpected renovation costs and delays are common risks in any market, and high-interest rates exacerbate the financial impact of these issues.Financing Challenges - Securing financing for both the purchase and renovation can be more difficult and expensive in a high-interest rate environment.Mitigation Strategies:Thorough Market ResearchAccurate BudgetingEfficient Project ManagementFlexible FinancingExit StrategyFixing and flipping properties in today's market can still be profitable if approached with caution and thorough preparation.

So what your saying or should I say what Elon is saying there would be such a decline in human population that will run the RE sector to unpredictable lows, which is impossible and if RE was ran by that the government would just ease immigration and add more to the number.

To me, the market is always unpredictable, yet by acquiring the right investments and doing proper due diligence and research, one would never lose in the long term.

My problem is with my unpredictable work schedule which makes set time blocks very difficult to follow.

I never put more than 10% of my net worth in anything but RE; especially something as volatile and unpredictable as a theoretically illegal substance.