In fact, the 2011 dispute over the debt limit and budget deficits contributed to Standard & Poor’s decreasing the U.S. credit rating for the first time ever.

I suspect we'll see a similar, albeit smaller, decrease in rental activity.

November 2022 Massachusetts Housing Data: 1st Yoy price decrease since 12/2018 and inventory is building quickly.

However, even when you have maximum exposure, listings tend to get stale after two weeks and the tenant quality usually decreases.

Mind you this is in a hotter area as it sits on a university campus.Keeping in mind properties will eventually require renovations (to put aside for capital improvements)Out of peninsula property costs will decrease but availability of multiunit is less (again depending on what you are looking for). 

I agree with you and @Michael Plaks that one should focus more on increasing income and cash-flow more than on decreasing taxes, but tax strategy certainly should not be overlooked or taken lightly.  

This should put a damper on rental increases and possibly rental decreases going forward so time will tell right? 

By keeping your properties in good condition, you can attract and retain high-quality tenants and decrease vacancies.🌍 Regular maintenance can help you meet local laws and regulations.

Hopefully the income is higher than the mortgage payment, effectively decreasing your DTI.

One of the things we constantly hear people mention is figuring our "The Market" and seeing if it is increasing or decreasing.