Talk to me about Houston

[Mitch Kronowit]

I'm toying with the idea of buying a duplex in Houston, living part-time on one side & renting out the other. Once I'm done with this work assignment (1-2 years), I'll either unload the thing to another investor or keep it for cash flow. What can you tell me about the Houston area? I don't invest in pi$$-poor war zones, but I do like lower middle-class blue collar type neighborhoods. Proximity to the airport (less than 30 minute drive would be ideal).

[Daniel R.]

Mitch, the two airports in houston are Hobby and Bush Inter. i live about 15 miles from Bush. there are plenty of nice, safe blue collar neighborhoods around particularly south on the beltway 8 like around wallisville rd.

Brian- i am no expert but i know a war zone when i see one.