Well with IRS layoffs, etc big paper filings are risky. 

Adding to risk/uncertainty, just look at the mass layoffs in tech (not Apple so far, Amazon (18,000), Google (12,000)) that are mounting and expected to continue through 2023. 

Multiple jobs is a good thing.I would lay off the seminars and books.

Specifically, I want to know:1) how strong is the resale market2) how strong is the rental market (I know a couple companies just announced layoffs)3) I know that a POS inspection is required but not sure if anybody has had experience with the local housing authorityAny other info is greatly appreciated!

When thing get slow between jobs you have no lay off concerns.

As of yesterday my wife and I decided since I am on a Summer layoff from my job and I have been doing this accredited online RE course to get my license to help our business (Thx to J Scott & Brandon Turner for the advice), we agreed that when I get my license we are going to use it in it's full respects since we are staying in RE the rest of our lives anyways.

One layoff and you just ate a bill for a year long eviction.

When companies such as Qualcomm near you have layoffs like they recently did, is there a window of opportunity to buy low in an area? 

Surpassed the two year mark successfully which was a new milestone for me given the prior layoffs, ha. 

Have him/her walk through the numbers so both of you can see exactly how things happen, how investments are protected, where the profits come from and how the risks are mitigated.All investments involve risk, and a lot of folks will choke on that.Even W2 situations involve the risk of layoff and other job loss - your income is NEVER under your control, you are always at the mercy of someone else and their abilities.You CAN take control of your own financial situation.