The economic incentive for an agent is for you to buy as quickly as possible, not to delay things for a potentially moderately higher priced property.

I like a lot of the economic indicators: jobs, population growth, appreciation potential  in Texas but I'm a touch weary about the high property tax rates while I'm unable to take advantage of no state income tax. 

Is this all just a racket and I need to wait for some economic collapse?

You could have a lot of economic loss.

Phoenix has very strong rent growth, is also attracting a lot of businesses and is far behind Austin in this economic cycle.

In the end sometimes it may be more economical and timely just to find a PM that has the resources to do both.

Therefore, I invest in large cash flowing multifamily properties with demonstrated value-add opportunity which we can expect to perform well during economic downturns.

It's economical and beautiful if you purchase unfinished hardwood and install it without modern pre-finished microgrooves that trap dirt between the planks. 

The tenant has sent me world health articles about the dangers of glyphosate and does not agree with the EPA website.

Move toward shoppers desiring a walkable “experience” rather than a traditional strip centerAs a result many retail properties can not be rented at a economically viable rental rate.