This ensures enough space for the homes, parking, and any additional amenities while maximizing land use.Project Scale: To reach an institutional-level deal, you'll typically need at least 100 units.

I did a study on this and surveyed 40 investors in CO.

I battle with this a lot!

@Clare Pitcher we do 12+ month leases to avoid vacancies Nov-Feb.If we take over an occupied property, evict or have tenancy-abandon a property, we first let the owner know finding a tenant will take longer than "normal".This opens up owners to understanding they may need to:1) Offer 3D tour and floor plans to stand out2) Price more aggressively or be prepared for aggressive price reductions3) Offer MoveIn Specials:- NOTE: we do NOT recommend offering a month of free rent that can be used at MoveIn.

My mortgage increased earlier this year as my home owners insurance went up due to the company closing and my escrow didn’t have enough to make up the difference so I’m kind of pay check to pay check right now.

I'll try to be helpful but you may not like my first few comments. 

You could see if they were interested in holding a second mortgage on the property for their equity, but you need to check this with the first lender beforehand.

Asking to anyone who has experience, knowledge or connections in these southern texas markets, how has this or does it affect your real estate strategy and returns? 

Welcome to BP, this is a great platform to network.

One thing that happened back then its the rise of all this private money..