How to Pick a Market?

[Wesley Berry]

Hey everyone!

I am taking the first steps to purchasing my first rental property in Texas. I plan on "BRRRR-ing" a small multi-family property which will cash flow.

The problem I am facing is deciding which market (or city) to pick. I find myself analyzing deals in random cities, but this takes a lot of time. I am hoping there is a faster way to pick a market.

Any advice on how to pick the right market? Or the best way to learn about a city's housing market?

P.S. If anyone just happens to have some insight on which city along the I-35 corridor has what I am looking for just as a starting point, that would also be greatly appreciated.