In any case, we've been investing in RDU since 2018, great area with great economic indicators for investing.

Curious how other investors are planning for a possible housing/economic downturn.

If you are experiencing significant economic damage due to the CV19 (cancellations, non-bookings), I suggest you complete the survey so they can take appropriate relief action.https://www.flgov.com/2020/03/12/governor-ron-desantis-activates-emergency-business-damage-assessment-survey-for-coronavirus-covid-19/The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online at https://floridadisaster.biz/

That's why economists track consumer confidence.Finally, everything might get better tomorrow but that is not what the experts and the market are saying.

We know we were in a phase of economic expansion for far longer than most politicians, economists, investors, and spectators ever thought we would be.

@Michael WIlliams The IRS does not state that you must hold a property for any specific amount of time but most 1031 Exchange experts usually recommend holding the relinquished property for at least 12-24 months to prove your intent.

I think economic factors are still the biggest factors (stock market/interest rates/political/upcoming election)...

I am very new at this and by no means an expert at all. 

Yup, your expert CPA is correct.

Don't be afraid to tell people you are new but you are an expert in xy and z or whatever the case may be.