The web site says http://fortworthtexas.gov/neighborhoods/NEZ/Promote housing, economic development and quality services in Fort Worth central city.So what does this really mean for those of us who have rentals in the area? 

Although there are many properties promoted towards investors, they are often vacant.

I think the social “norm” is to spend any time you get a promotion, better paying job, etc.

I’m moving to D.C. from Dayton, Ohio in four weeks to take a temp promotion (2 years).

But we've been taking advantage of 0% credit card promotions for the past couple of years for a big remodeling project that we will eventually pay off with a HELOC.

Had my license and flipped a few homes a couple years back, but got a promotion at my job that made me step away from real estate for a few years.

You mention 50k in one of your 11 responses to your own post trying to promote your property, and you mention 45k above. 

If you did get a scratch through the urethane topcoat it would make no difference to the performance of the floor nor promote more damage to floor. - doesn’t require a level floor so no bouncy boards or squeaky flooring joints. - so easy to clean as there are no seams for gunk or smells to work into.

There’s an excellent diversity in suburban areas, with often a few hundred yards meaning the difference between a $95k property and a $295k property!

The advice to clean up your finances before doing this is well grounded.Lots of gurus promote real estate investing, especially wholesaling, as a quick and easy path to piles of cash.