I've considered this and it's difficult.

I run a group of landlords in Philly and notice many new investors getting themselves into unforeseen difficult situations.

My  ultimate goal is to buy and hold but with the higher interest rates I am trying my hand at flipping since its difficult to cashflow with a long term rental.I am  about to complete my first flip project and  wanted to weigh my options between selling or keeping as a mid term rental. 1) I am curious how the market is fairing particularly in Garland Texas.

Finding an architect that really understands the developers mindset is very difficult.

I suppose in the long run it would still be worth it, but it seems difficult to swallow the fact that I’d be “losing” money for awhile instead I making it! 

But, without 30% - 50% discount. it's difficult to achieve that.

It's very difficult to judge a GC from a conversation.

It is very difficult to navigate. 

Collecting data nationwide would be a difficult undertaking.

Yes, it does seem high but difficult without knowing all the facts.