@Jennifer NguyenEvery year, Coldwell Banker Lubbock puts out a magazine that analyzes different CRE segments in Lubbock.

Allows to have one llc but each property can be segmented as its own entity so to speak.Kind of the best of both worlds (maintain one llc but each property is disconnected from the rest for liability, etc purposes.

Because the real estate consumer has changed.As you read through industry publications, supply/demand reports, and prognostications from segment industry insiders the one caviot many are reporting is the changing dynamic of today's consumer as their habits relate to real estate.The bulk of renters today are composed of Millenials who have a desire to live a fluid lifestyle where movement and change is easier to incorporate into their lives due in large part because of their frequency in changing jobs.

It may not be acceptable to the lender.We don't charge an application fee or anything like that up front, only fees that will go to third parties.Every segment of lending has its place and specific use.  

Learn the nuances of this segment of the market.

What I can see is that there is a lot of momentum now happening in the city from a job gowth, employer base, and recognition of it being seen as an upcoming business center that I think is causing migration of the type of demographics / segments that tend to lift cities with time.  

Even if they are landlords in your market there are differences in the segments (low quality housing vs. high quality, single family vs. apartment).   

I can build a list of pros and cons regarding this small segment of the market, but I'm more curious right now about the current trends and the forecast.

We are seeing the same in the retail segment.

The luxury home market is unique and segmented from the general overall market .