A lot of the times I find that the two largest expenses a person incurs are interest expenses and taxes.

This client has outstanding lender relationships with some of the largest firms around (some of which we also have a very good relationship with). 

Largest bank in the country that didn't receive any TARP money :). 

Perot family I would guess are one of the largest real estate developers in the country, but they're not the type of people to put their name on everything so you don't always know.I think the trick for you is buying a 3-4plex. 

Houston has the largest medical center in the world (listen, the entire world!)

We have one of the largest Army bases in the country. 

Specifically, we're seeing significant increases in vacancy caused by an over-abundance of supply, and rapidly decreasing demand as we head into recession (vacation STR markets tend to get hit hardest in recession because recreational travel is of the first things people cut out of their budget during an economic downturn)...I don't know if this is occurring in your market specifically, but it is likely to occur in many STR markets......Also, if you haven't already, I'd suggest reading up on Air BnB's recent platform changes (they now focus on top-tier, highly unique properties--think: luxury beach front treehouses).

Hello BP,My wife and I are about to begin what will be by far our largest real estate venture. 

We showed up with our largest crew ever and worked with the bailiff and the enforcement officer for Delhi township.

Our brokerage is now the second largest brokerage in Aurora IL with 33 agents after only 6 months and we are continually growing.