So far we humans keep reproducing, which we will, the market will continue to follow its natural cycle.

If you have the 200k to 300k house those will tend to be in the greatest demand and lose the least equity in a cycle down turn as most buyer will be able to afford the entry level homes.

I can't say when, but I 100% guarantee a recession is in our future, because the economy cycles.

Does it take a drive by every other month to check the meters for each billing cycle? 

Being a down cycle and interest rates being cheap I want to build cash value as much as possible before the cycle changes.

Market cycles matter.

Wait for the day: seller's divorce puts lien on house, pending lawsuit puts lien on house, seller has other financing they didn't mention that miraculously pops up the day of closing, seller is audited by IRS and state and liens the house, takes away Neal's car with the tow truck jaws, there is any insurance claim and insurance company denies because of fraud and goes after seller and Neal, or insurance company issues check in lender's name and seller's name but seller is dead or unavailable,In some states you can BUY a LLC.

There are some business popping up to support liquidity in the DST space (i.e. purchase your interest in DST prior to the deal going full cycle).

The values are very high and inventory is in the hyper-supply part of the cycle. 

Orange Beach & neighboring Gulf Shores AL has already been through that cycle where areas outside of the primary beach zone originally  designed to accommodate primary residences are now restricted, but the major tourist areas closest to the beach are exempt, creating a balance for residents & the visitors which are so vital to our local economy!