By doing both, you can leverage the best of both worlds: high ROI through flipping and consistent passive income from rentals.As a real estate agent in Bali, I’ve seen many investors successfully pursue both strategies, particularly in areas that are on the rise like Kedungu.

If costs rise (i.e. insurance) then supply will lower and price will rise. 

If the stock market keeps rising like this January, maybe HF will be more interested in funneling their money back to the stock market, lol

In fact, those with incomes under $1 million have about a 0.2% chance of being audited, with the rate increasing slightly as income rises.

With rising property values and high demand across the state, do you think Texas is still an affordable option for first-time homebuyers?

If the rising values had reflected property improvements and upgrades (rather than massive profit taking) the rapid rise in prices would have been justified. 

I wish people could pause and listen to how foolish they sound sometimes when they have strong opinions about how somethings are so wrong on the one hand, but then on the other hand, they do the same thing only in a slightly different way. if every student of every counselor guru trainer was successful there would be no real estate to buy :) it would all be scooped up and or the values would rise like crazy. 

So far no bites, but we'll see what happens.Another thing I'm wondering is how much of an effect rising rates might be having here.

I would t go much lower unless you can estimate rehabbing accurately or bear in mind the asset class to vacancy and other variable cost issues rising.

@Mario MoralesInsurance prices - yes they will continue to rise across the nation.