That would the extra 5k would technically come out of my own pocket, right? 

., new renovation, outdoor space, free parking, in unit laundry, extra storage, utilities included in rent.   

It's really great for learning the fundamentals even if you aren't investing out-of-state, and of course extra relevant if you are. 

So it is unfortunate that folks break out into camps in these kinds of discussions.

In my opinion, the marginal protection benefit doesn't justify the extra costs and worse financing terms.

Alternatively, partnering with a reliable GC can help you scale without adding extra responsibilities.

For an extra 800/m (this is a random number)It usually isnt worth it.The investors who have the best success do the following things:1.

That would mean the extra 5k would technically come out of my pocket, right? 

As someone who lives in Dallas proper, and gets good natured annoyed when some one who lives in Plano says they live in "Dallas" they places you mentioned would make folks who live in Prosper blush (40 miles from Dallas) blush.

With the election over and the New year approaching ,its a waiting game for that extra 1/2 or full point to come down.