That being said, we are starting to see some increased CDOM/DOM for the higher-end development deals here in the affluent areas of town, because the numbers don't work.  

If the property has a good cap rate and you can withstand any reduction in rents or vacancy increase from an economic downturn, what difference does it make where the property is?

I'm seeing an increase in those of us who got burned with Morris. 

In my discussions and through networking and meeting other wholesalers in South Florida, Ohio, and other areas of Florida what has worked well and been consistent with bringing leads has been bandit signs.

Tiffany, you'll probably find that subbing out more of the work that your husband is doing will allow you to grow faster than hiring an employee, but it just becomes a math problem to figure out if increased labor costs are offset by the higher overall revenue generated by doing more flips each year.

Two things you are missing is annual rent increases, say 3-5% (or more) a year, and price appreciation. 

Prices have definitely increased.

Does anyone know what kind of a tax increase I can expect, or is there a resource where I can find this information?

Does anyone know what kind of a tax increase I can expect, or is there a resource where I can find this information?

I plan on the next investment to cover the increased mortgage payment and would like to continue to use the equity to accumulate more properties.