The influx of people into Houston is probably slower in this oil environment so there may be a market correction here and there, but I don't see a 2006 sized bubble being formed - just a shift back to "normal" prices due to lower buyer demand, even-ing the playing field between buyers and sellers.

I know it takes a lot to get the wheels spinning at first but, i am looking forward to shifting from only helping people find an apartment to finding their home.

and talking through some of those mindset shifts that one can expect, where the before and after can certainly have some changes.

@James Wise20’s: formal education; gained experience through lots of hard work and continued to study and learn as much as possible from mentors; missed some opportunities, made a few mistakes and learned lessons from those experiences.30’s: lots of smarter work; shifted from the side hustle to focus on building systems; recognized and took advantage of more opportunities; built rental portfolio. 40’s (current): still working hard and smart; focused on using and improving systems based on experience; looking for additional opportunities but thinking bigger and more about long term plan; while I probably have less energy than in my early thirties (and more to juggle with career, investments, family, church and service commitments), I am much more efficient now in nearly everything I do.

Only thing I will say is that a lot can happen/change in 2 years... so don't set your plan in stone, and continue watching the market dynamics and note any shifts... you can/should then adjust your plan accordingly.

However, I work 2nd shift 2pm - 10pm Monday through Friday so unless we took time out of our weekends I'd be out.

No if my business ever shifts to doing more normal retail with normal buyers and sellers then I could see or consider going with a larger brand.  

With the market shifting the way it is and the likely possibility of houses being up for grabs do to some who may have gotten in over their heads; are you all more interested in properties that have been occupied for awhile or would a house that has recently been bought an ideal situation?

Prices, inventory, concessions, who pays the fee... these tend to shift very quickly and most condo landlords can't keep up. 

Of course that shifts the cost and it comes back in higher HOA fees.