Based on supply/demand economics that should push prices down.

I like the idea of guaranteed rent checks, especially with such tumultuous and uncertain economic times and am not turned off by the idea that my properties have to be kept up to code and in good shape.

The point of this post is to be purely economic and not meant to be political.

As for the worry of the housing bubble, hopefully y'all know by now that Austin prices fell only 1.9% during the housing crisis and were back beyond its peaks 15 months later. 

The real estate market has very different economics compared to most of the country.  

Economic Vacancy (Vacancy+LTL+concession+ Bad debt) [Reasonable 8-13%]Before anyone says this evaluation is too detailed, I realize that.  

@Colby GeDerosI can’t speak to Kansas City but I can speak to the Midwest having great population growth and economic boom.

And if you look at what's happening in Colorado Springs -- a strong government backed economy with a growing diversity of other economic sectors, a strong appeal to young people and coastal people with money, and a spillover from Denver's crazy market -- and you start to see a market that still has upside potential. 

The market is interesting right now due to the COVID crisis, but I am still eager to get started.

I truly believe we have a sweet spot of affordability and economic growth.