Their feeder city information shows the massive amount of growth in these cities and that people will look for nearby travel areas for all activities. 

It's a nearby market with many of the same characteristics of the DSM market, but definitely bolstered by a strong state school economy.

I understand you are not necessarily wanting to sell, but perhaps tap into the equity (refinance, portfolio loan, partnership) and parlay the equity into fewer, larger properties. 

It depends on your level of expertise and whether it is nearby or far, but generally I find this question unbelievable.

So, owning fewer 'A' properties or more 'C' and 'D' properties is a question to reckon with.High-end properties tend to increase in value faster than lower-end properties and many people use this business model to get rich.

Sometimes, there’s even newer construction being built right after nearby causing the home values of the existing properties to drop and rental numbers as there is always someone with better access to debt or lower acceptable margins than you.

Flexibility: Land contracts can offer more flexibility in terms of payment schedules and interest rates.Risks for Buyers: Lack of Protection: Buyers may have fewer legal protections than with a traditional mortgage, especially if the contract is not properly drafted.

I try to put the grease on the poop when the owner is near by so when they ask what I am doing I can explain that I am training dogs to pick up after themselves. 

Are you sure it won’t be the model for another nearby community?  

I was looking at 4-plexes in Georgetown and saw that there were apartment buildings nearby recently renovated, pools, gyms, and other amazing amenities.