One that will know which side of the tracks I should be on, knows information about schools, and economic development changes, knows which neighborhoods have good or bad reputations, etc. 

Look, up in the air, it’s Austin’s super housing market — and it will remain relatively sky-high for years to come, experts agree.More than a dozen economic and residential real estate experts interviewed believe this is not a bubble that’s in danger of bursting.

This is simple economics 101, but congress doesn’t seem to understand it. 

-with the standard deduction being so high now, having a loan against your primary may not be the most economical. 

However, typically a gas ware heater is more economical.

The larger properties have lots of property management and longer cycle 7 to 10 year turn around times.I tend to stay away from larger syndication deals for investment as the cycle to see the value is really long and shown at middle to end of hold period so economic risk can be higher.

The NAHB in 'Solving the Lumber Crisis' suggests that current administration scale back the anti free-trade policies, specifically the import tariffs (2017 tariff was 24%) on lumber from Canada. 

I would investigate the local economics (housing permits pulled, economic development plans, community engagement, etc.) before you pull the trigger in any market.

My projections have delayed rental increases and increased economic vacancy.

Or check my DTI or require tax returns or anything like that.However, the fees were $600-$700 for a $43K loan and the interest rate was reset to current economic conditions.