The US is 23 trillion in debt (on balance sheet), we are the largest debtor nation in the history of the world, the US has a wildly inflated standard of living because of the USD status as world reserve currency, the stock market is at nose bleed levels, and the bond market has 15 trillion in NEGATIVE yielding debt. 

The treatment of each is distinctly different.

There is a huge shale (the Barnett Shale) here in Texas that is the largest in the country.

Anyone have an idea what the largest drop in price has been in Austin in 40 years? 

This is the largest private investment in state history.

The two largest residences were vacant.

My advice is 1) continuous self-education and 2) networking with industry professionals in your local market.Completing a wholesale deal and buying your first property are two distinct goals.

I was one of the largest builders/developers on the Outer Banks of NC from 1997-2011 and still build and sell houses there. 

The BWI Meetup is the largest in the area...a but too large for my liking, but many people enjoy it.

You have the largest college in FL and the most tourists in the State also.