I would like to toke on whatever that guy's smoking if he thinks Houston is immune to this.

Also it would be more immune to corruption from vested interests.

I not immune to them either.

My experience restoring antique automobiles translates well to being able to learn and handle the work involved in fixing a home.

I love great urban spaces so I got my masters degree from Arizona State University in Urban and Environmental Planning, and busy myself advocating for non-automobile transportation investment and use.

So I'll just go ahead and put myself out there...I recently left my FT sales position-luxury automobiles- and find myself in need of FT employment.

Fee increases on utilities, cell phones, public transportation, automobiles and other items2. 

It gets a little tricky with things like your automobile, which you may use in all business activities (rental, brokerage, PM) and personal use... so check with your accountant.

I'd imagine it's not easy to make money on them since most of your clients aren't wealthy are doing it for love of the craft. the real money would be in building out these theater or studio spaces, but as a rental you won't expect great upswings in your cash flow but you would be likely immune to downturns in the market

The "Roundup ready" corn gets soaked in Roundup, but is immune to its effects.