Rents will be lower, but home prices will be lower as well.http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-prison-valley-...https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/1...

We have to fight back, contact your local reps and government and tell them they work for UShttps://aagla.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/FINAL... 

Call as ask for coupon and they will offer 10 or 15 percent off.

Check out Brandon's list of recommended books:https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/The-Best-Real-Estate-Books-Ever.pdf

Plus you get weekly emails for coupons, some are actually decent.

Also, an open type shower with just a single glass enclosure could save a few inches... maybe something like this http://freshome.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/small-bathroom_glass-shower.jpgHas anyone done something like this and if so would you recommend it?

Those are "black swan" events and are unpredictable.http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/2011-Case-SHiller-updated.pngOther than those events, there were small ups and downs, but the overall trend is clear: inflation drives price appreciation.Now, that neglects local effects, which can be huge.

That being said, it's pricy at $1.79 square foot at Home Depot, though you can use 10% coupons and everything.

@Christopher Persaud some tips I can give are look to buy discounted gift cards or coupon codes for the big box stores.

By the way, sign up for e-mails and mailers for Harbor Freight, and you'll get lots of coupons.