I just moved here from Nebraska, I currently reside in Forney, and so far, I love it.

So it goes both ways.To say some have not done that would be wrong.

Time and time again, these free ones becomes "we have too many users now and our server can't handle it so we are charging for these features that you used to use" example is Stessa.

Without that it will be a tough task to accomplish unless you work out some custom structure or bring the GC on the loan with you so you can leverage their direct experience.

But my background and experience is in Business Development, and Marketing Strategy in close integration with sales, so I figure I at least have some transferable skills that'll allow me to make the most out of property as an asset class.

In this case, the numbers worked, so we bought the deal.

The main reason is labor, and the cost to live around this area is not cheap, so skilled labor demands high wages and benefits. 

If so what was your experience and which brands did you use?

Prices have gone up a lot here, and so buying to rent is becoming non-viable.

So, its hard to know what to believe from what they say. 2.