As his prices increased, and the market tightened up, our margins decreased significantly.

Both of my refi's required 20% equity, and even though the conventional rates are higher than the fha rates the monthly payment actually decreased since the mortgage insurance is eliminated. 

Families are definitely not as large so those communities will see greater decreases in prices compared to more dense neighborhoods which will continue to be in demand for this new generation of home buyers.

For us, it was moving to the midwest, decreasing bills, increasing cash flow and slowly building an empire (mini empire) of rental properties.Its also funny you mention as the days go by, you just want to leave Austin more and more.

Airbnb rentals rates have decreased since last year and continue to face downward pressure (more supply coming online) Plus, Airbnbs are running a business!

Of course, over that time between my tax returns which I will put 100% towards saving for my down payment and (hopefully) increase in pay and promotions that time timeline could decrease but, for now my math is based off my current situation.

The answer is that we're doing it to funnel more money into our investments and decrease our reliance on our jobs for our income, but that doesn't always make sense to them.

Are you able to increase your cash flow (by bumping rents or decreasing expenses) in the near future? 

So in theory, if you successfully lower your property tax, that decrease in is spread around as a increase to every other property. 

Learn how others decreased expenses or did creative things to get out of debt.See if there are REIA meetings/groups in your area, and attend those meetings.