I feel that the average Joe is mad a flippers who bought a house during the bubble, only to take advantage of crazy appreciation, who then complained when they got caught in their trap.  

Just like car insurance is for car accidents but you don't get mad when you don't get in a car accident because you can't use the insurance. 

Should I wait a little for the mortgage madness to subside?

Most of the time they made your windows dirtier, but they would get very abrasive and threatening to each driver if you didn't pay them.

Then he got mad at me for saying I need to consult with my husband before I made a decision.  

Understand the drivers of property prices in your chosen market.

How can I manage my time more wisely I am an over the road truck driver?

But like I've heard many NASCAR drivers say in the past "the rules are what they are, and we just race within the rules." 

Long term Case-Shiller data shows the ONLY driver of housing prices over the long term (5-10 plus years) is inflation.

No comps, appraisal, inspection, credit report, personal guarantee, tax returns, copy of my driver's license, bank statement, disclosures.