So I work part time for T-Mobile and unfortunately the retail stores are just slowly dying, due to online shopping.

There is a large gap between an Investor Experienced Realtor and a normal retail Realtor.

In 2011 was buying at 35k large SFH, today you will be paying 180kMy point is that it may be high risk buying now considering the massive growth and of course it wont cashflowI have now started buying in Detroit as I am getting in low and some markets here are now appreciatingJust my 2 cents worth:)

We are seeing more planned developments and continued growth in pockets of Atlanta that have experienced a slow-down or stall regarding retail SFRs.

They can't apply other forms of dwellings as comps (SFR, condos etc).I'd definitely challenge that - at least for 2019 you should be ok with $393K.Outrageous tax value :(Hope your rents will jump twice as well  Its not impossible to hit $700K, but unless it was a massive multi bedroom student living arrangement, or brand new construction,  it wouldnt come close to $700K, not out by TCU. 

@Laura Dawson We primarily wholesale and rehab retail flips.

I prefer to work with local hard money lenders that do not require appraisals but have someone on staff that can verify retail comps and knows the market.

One was at a massive discount due to hurricane damage.

Even at 10 bucks a foot 400,000.Typically with retail the larger the building size the lower management fee.

On Campus Housing is almost nothing, probably about 200-300 units If that.Properties around UTEP tend to be pricey, Sunset Heights, Kern Place, Mesa st.Most students get together and rent apartments, and some share bedrooms.ROI depends on the type of property, if you rent rooms out, or full units.Ft. bliss is another massive market which you probably know already.Partnerships are common here, I’ve partnered in my last deals, also, I know a wholesaler that is opened to partner - I can introduce you guys.regarding the earnest money on average is about $500, but I know of a wholesaler that staples $1 bill to the contract lol, it’s all depends how serious you are I guess.Anyway, let me know when you are in town.