My first reaction is why would you want to partner if you had enough funds to buy? 

Afterwards, I did some research and I saw the price for the thing was in the neighborhood of $100, and I had the same reaction as Ross.  

I get positive reactions for properties that I build (new or renovate). 

My first reaction to your post is if you're purchasing assets that are throwing off positive cash but your DTI is going up then it may be time to re-evaluate the type of assets or the expenses associated with those assets.  2.

I intend to share this fact but I don't know what reaction I'll get. 

But you've already seen the reaction to that, which is that people (and companies) simply spread out.

The animals' instinctive reaction is to seek shelter in the face of potentially violent weather."

I'm always astounded by the number of folks' whose first reaction to situations such as this is " Lawyer up!"

Rising rent is a reaction to an influx of people and industry/jobs to an area. 

Let me know what thoughts/reactions you have here, and I will incorporate into my more detailed blog publication coming in a few weeks.