Become excellent at what you do and embrace your difference.

Saratoga is booming right now, but it would be harder for me to penetrate the market since house prices are through the roof.

It has been a challenge being an all cash buyer when 24-30 yrs old i was asked to provide additional proofs of funds and would just embrace it as growing pains.

We do not like the busier islands like Thomas and John and some people do not either, so are creating a niche market to attract individuals that are not coming for tourism, but to be more embraced with the local culture and get away from the tourism heavy/city environments.Our vacation home will be done in 5 month, PM if you would like to come stay and see what is going on in STX.

@Brian MathewsWhat would be your best advice on how to penetrate a market like DFW being such an active and appreciating market?

Any penetrations in the will need fire sealant that is UL rated. 

Cam embraced some pretty aggressive tackles today.

It depends on the penetration in to the home.

It can flex around corners, be pulled thru penetrations like wiring can, will swell without bursting in mild freeze situations (unlike PVC and copper).Best of all, it's cheaper then copper and much faster to install which should result in a savings on the labor at least.Give it a Google!

To be successful your wife must embrace the challenge and become enthusiastic about the prospect of being in business regardless of the risk.