Investing in the East Side of Houston

[Ashton Allen]

My wife and I are new to Houston and are looking to invest in a duplex on the east side of Houston (East Downtown/Greater Eastwood Area). We have spent a decent amount of time doing online research on both areas and just drove the properties we are looking at today. At first glance, the overall area seems to be pretty rough but it seems like there is a lot of new development going on. Does anyone have any insight to the plan for this area and would we be making a sound investment out on the east side in a duplex?