I do however agree with you that there’s no one size fits all approach and depending on the type of business that’s operated and location, the correct strategy may vary. 

Rentals are a low cash flow / high CapEx business model.That being said, don't rely on your rentals for income to feed your family.

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Instead of waiting for things to calm down, focus on these:Local Market – Real estate varies by location.

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It's going to vary by market but I'll share my experience with 25+ MTRs in Los Angeles.Booking lead time is 2-4 weeks.

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The assignment fees in these deals will vary greatly, depending upon the specifics in the deal. 

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agreed it does not matter for the fully engaged RE professional income varies from year to year.. this is why we hire CPA. it is what it is.. now we can take steps through the year.. like buying things that we can get accelerated depreciation on etc etc..