Places like Dallas and Plano many not have strict regulations yet, but seems like the community is firmly against STR, so that's probably not the side you want to be on.   

Assume the cost segregation firm identifies $50k worth of quick depreciation in your $200k property.

I will always send a firm shockwave, not a statement.

Even if that one branch is doing well, if the whole firm is upside down, that's not a good business model. 

My company operates as both a brokerage and a property management firm, so we have access to deals that don’t always hit the open market.

In a survey of high school and college-age people by software firm Jobber last year, 75 percent said they would be interested in vocational schools offering paid, on-the-job training (WSJ).”And this idea of blue collar career interest was recently discussed on the All In Podcast, which includes a group of prominent Venture Capitalists.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

You will need a minimum of a 3/4 ton truck to pull them , I would get a dump trailer dual axel  12,000 lb capable of moving the equipment , also used for hauling . you will need DOT numbers on the truck since you are over 10,000 lbs combined gross vehicle weight , and a DOT physical for the driver .

Is this simply stating that for that time period I cannot disclose this or any info from their firm for 2 years? 

Stock Brokerage firms don't want you to know that you can invest in things other than stock-related investments, but a true SDIRA can really take your real estate investing to new heights.