I would just want to make sure that my money is keeping up with inflation and making a reasonable profit.

You current location might be to inflated right now.

Even after 10 years I could not sell the home for more than what I bought it for because I bought the home at an inflated price in 2005.  

At this time,-it's not the place I most advise someone to look since the home prices are pretty inflated for this reason.

The other 10 recessions in that time period, housing prices continued to rise. 

A two-point rise in unemployment to a level of at least 6%.By definition if the economy tanked today, it would still be 6 months before you would call it a recession and the economy is strong right now.Could housing "correct" in the next 12 to 18 months?

There are some realtors who try to make money by charging fees of $120 which is inflated and ridiculous. 

Wanted to reach out to those who may own personal or investment properties in Elkhorn, NE to discuss the rising tax valuations, and options (if any) to fight them after unsuccessfully protesting them.  

Indeed, inflation adjusted, I bet everyone's mortgage payment will actually be going down whenever the next cyclical recession hits.On that note, one thing that does happen is that lending gets conservative when markets aren't doing so great.

We also really enjoyed all of the water toys: kayak, stand up paddleboard, inflatable island, etc.What are the details you've loved or hated in an STR?