How is the duplex market in Houston?

[Jorge Sosa]

Hello BP members, 
I'm thinking of getting a duplex as my first investment property, living in one of the units for some time, and renting the other unit. Then eventually rent both units is the plan. I was wondering if any of you has experience with duplexes in Houston. Any area I should focus on for my search? Any tip is appreciated. 

[Cody L.]

Best rule of thumb there is:

The more likley you are to be in an area that you'd want to live in, the worse the numbers.

So you have to decide what trade off you're willing to make.  Better location or better cash flow.  You don't get both.