This approach helps mitigate risk, especially in a fluctuating market, by allowing you to weather potential downturns.Your strategy of going long on USD and short on AUD is intriguing, and it's smart to consider how the currency exchange dynamics will affect your investments.Regarding the Austin market, there has been notable activity in the lower end and affordable housing segments, with many buyers entering the market as they look for opportunities.

Also a lot of the hard money lenders these days from 1st time flipper want to see that you have about $50,000 liquid to weather any storms, like supply chain issues from Long Shoremen's strike. 

While there is some predictability in certain outcomes/situations - what we have found is the "path to least resistance" meaning the less the borrower has to do the better.

In my thirty years in Florida, I’ve never witnessed such devastation, which makes me wonder if this is a new weather trend foreshadowing the state’s future, or just a once-in-a-while event.Regardless, there are already websites and news articles discussing the so-called "Great Florida Migration."

I think FLA will still continue to see growth because of TAX's and weather along with available land .

It gives a lot of resistance when closing and seems as though it may need to be replaced/fixed.

Soft ground or wet weather can speed up the sinking.In most cases, this is not a deal-breaker when purchasing a used mobile home.

@Jonathan Greene Looking forward to some nice sunny weather and meeting like minded individuals in the business.

@Pat Aboukhaled wife & I have thought this would be a great use of failing malls for affordable housing.Unfortunately, as @Greg Scott points out, many people take the path of least resistance, which can ruin the idea.So, you'd want security cameras and maybe even security guards to hold residents accountable. 

All cleaners must go on checkout day and I allow limited exceptions in peak season and weather / emergencies etc.