For me, this is great because it allows me to expand my horizons and skill set, but it also affords me the opportunity to be trained in Low Voltage Qualification in an industrial manufacture work setting.After discussing with a few of those that are already in this role, I was told that becoming low voltage qualified permits you to perform electrical work up to 600 volts or less.

Lots of good things on the horizon that'll transform the landscape here. 

Combine interest rate hikes, stock market losses (possible bear market on the way), possible recession on the horizon, and many other economic factors and you really get to a point that makes you want to pause to see what will happen next.

Stock options are liquid Real Estate options are not, because there is no market each one has to be worked out individually, RE is also less volatile in general, meaning that you would need a much longer time horizon to make it work.

Any good events on the horizon for 2019?

The sky isn't falling, but there are some dark clouds on the horizon. 

Should I expand my horizons?

There is no recession on the horizon (at least not until we get into 2020) and things here look more or less healthy.

Because of that, my time horizon is about 24-36 months before I can start investing.

Have to have a longer horizon than Friday or the beginning of the month.As Robert mentions, you control a large asset that is being paid off for you.