School District Ratings

[Lia Locarnini]

Hi Bigger Pockets Community!  From a buy and hold investor’s perspective, I know you should generally look for good schools in the area because it lends to higher rents and fewer days on rental market. But, since home prices tend to increase in areas with better schools, I wonder if there is a breaking point of home price value and high rent/rent ability.  When you look at Great School ratings do you always aim for 9/10?  Or do you find better returns when schools are 6/7/8 in up and coming neighborhoods?   I am looking in the north Texas (Fort Worth and suburbs) as well as Austin and suburbs.