Couple years ago, they were solid, but nowadays with margins thin, you have to double check the area the properties are in. 

Keep in mind, some people nowadays browse Zillow et. al. and hit "inquire" on a bunch of properties in a row just to see what shakes out. 

Also there are many new softwares that are focused on independent real estate managers nowadays from rent online payment system to property management software that also takes care of accounting matters.

How often does that scenario happen in Dallas nowadays?

IMO their best bet is to cut their losses and move on............ but that's too much like right. either way they'll learn when the new buyer either can't close or it's sat so long that buyers have other choices due to the excess inventory out there. i have no sympathy for banks nowadays.

I have spoken to very few women who would feel comfortable living there, but the buzz is strong.

Nowadays, people want cash flow (this may change again as reality sets in), and a new generation of investors came on the scene with technology allowing for remote management.

These clauses are contained, in all Promissory Notes nowadays.

That's been buzz word which is not bad idea.

Nowadays you can gain the same education through online school, at the cost of interacting with peers in person.