However, I have noted that the average responder this time around shows a far more measured and mature response than on those earlier threads.My main surprise was the deja vu aspect of this recent $20k+ price per Bitcoin. 

It goes to show who you are as an investor and your maturity level for your age.

Our ventures needed a brand and business identity.

Younger people feel a lot more invincible than their older counterparts.Places like Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, will get older and more mature established professionals.Same City, just different Neighborhoods.

Today we can all get into those markets but where are we in the cycle of those markets, it's maturing and everybody is in.

I bought two SFRs for slightly higher price then you paid and the rent and PITI are almost identical to yours.

Or mature companies who will attract middle aged executives?

We had a pretty big uphill battle from a competitiveness stand point, which actually cost us a few other properties that were equally or more attractive deals (beat by offers with virtually identical terms, except the contingency for sale of their residence)So, while I agree that it was an incredible snag under the circumstances - it is far from impossible to repeat.4: Your exact words were "show me a property in SD that can cash flow now to prove I am wrong.

In one year, I had two nearly identical properties reassessed as it's done every 2 years in my state.

It is true the both sides are identical but it could be a train wreck in there.