Went to Valencia College and finished my AA, went on to UCF for Physical Therapy aaaaaaand realized it wasn't for me (Thankfully I realized this in the first semester at UCF and was able to get out before spending too much time/money there.) 

(One employer does have about 1,000 employees though) So much dependency on one employer is a little troubling, unless its something that's not going anywhere, like a power utility or a military supplier.I feel the rental market will continue to be this way for years to come.This may well be true, but until you put some evidence behind this statement, it's just speculation. 

@Aaron McGinnis , I am not a roofer, but in terms of this discussion, I may as well be.  

Fourth, goals for February:Analyze 10 deals/week and physically visit an average of 2 deals/week, with the hope of making an offer on at least one property.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/store/no-money-down-pdf-audio-physical And this was a great read  https://www.amazon.com/You-Cant-Wholesale-After-This/dp/1979137641/ref=sr_1_1?

Hence, we have focused our real estate investments in a combination of REITs, physical commercial real estate and syndications. 

I will be in as long as I am having fun and am able to contribute at a high level, and am physically able to.

These are people who may very well be ready to downsize and pull the equity out of their home.Another market is the Financially Unstable.

Where you could see the greatest amount of "sticker shock" is if you purchase a newly developed center, because the previous year's assessment value could very well be based on a half-completed building.- Texas is a non-disclosure state. 

Either way, every person is responsible for their own financial well-being.