But in the interest of homeowners and landlords alike, I believe Texas needs property tax reform.

Companies and investors alike have specialized in their own niches and together, they make investments a success.

I don't look at what I'd make, I look at what I can do with taht same $ and if I can at best roll that $ into a like property at a like price then did I really make anything?

As to building / maintaining relationships:  have to make sure marketing comes across as a win-win to homeowners, city staff, and local contractors alike.  

This change allows buyers and sellers alike more access to deals they otherwise would’ve never known about.

It is a tax deferment strategy, in which you trade one asset for a like-kind one.  

I have been doing a lot of homework on SFR but I feel that in my area (dfw) the market is already at the highest point or is definitely getting there which would mean it to be a likely bad choice to invest in buy and hold at this time.

I see Option ARM's as an unlikely refinance candidate when they "recast" and a short as a likely alternative to foreclosure, because those payment increases at recast are going to be painful.

I'm looking forward to networking and hopefully also being of value to other investors alike! 

Or if you are not going to keep it, you could 1031 exchange it into a like property.