Some get golden handcuff, other don't and strike out on their own.

Now on the other hand, Dallas does have a shortage of new housing so it’s a good time to strike while the supply and demand is in your favor.

As a result the rental market has been suppressed.Perfect example - that complex everyone is talking about, was bought by a firm from California who is probably striking out in Cali and decided to invest here instead. 

This is one way to manage your investment risk.It's important to digest balanced data as when things change, the media tends to use eye catching headlines meant to strike fear in readers.

And even the ones who do are usually people who know strikingly little about economics/banking. 

In rereading the posts even though it strikes a nerve with me as a owner I would have to say it is no different then inexperienced under funded wholesalers trying to do a deal versus an experienced well funded one.

(Flipping in rural areas strikes me as a little more unpredictable.) 

To take advantage of a tool that eliminates future tax liability entirely strikes me as a very, very good bet.More broadly, I have noticed that BiggerPockets is full of fanatics.  

I would think they could "see through" my cost cutting ways with plexiglass and think it's a cheap rental with a lower level of care by the landlord.The aged design of your window doesn't strike me as being conducive to a high end rental. 

What type of financing deals are you striking?