All Forum Posts by: Noah Francis

@Wale Lawal Will do—thanks again! Looking forward to sharing the journey and learning from the group along the way.

@Julio Gonzalez Thanks, Julio! Really appreciate the warm welcome. Excited to be diving in—lots to learn, but I’m feeling motivated. I’ll be sure to share updates as things progress!

@Raymond J. Rodrigues Still in the discovery phase right now—just narrowing down submarkets and running numbers on a few different strategies. Definitely leaning toward areas with strong rental demand and value-add potential. I’ll keep you posted as things take shape!

@Wale Lawal Thanks for sharing this—super solid advice! I really like how you touched on DSCR loans and house hacking, especially in Houston's more emerging areas. Aligning with population and job growth is key, and zoning can definitely make or break a deal long-term. Appreciate the insight—motivating stuff for anyone getting started!

@Victor Mosquera

Thanks so much for the warm welcome and all the great advice! I really appreciate the insights, especially about neighborhoods like Spring Branch, Cypress, and the East End—those areas sound like they could offer the right mix of growth and steady rental demand.

I’m currently focused on long-term rentals, but I definitely see the value in medium-term rentals for things like traveling professionals or properties near medical centers. It’s something I’ll keep in mind as I continue to explore options.

Your point about getting clear on my criteria is spot on. I’ve been working on defining what kind of cash flow I want, as well as how involved I want to be with day-to-day operations. I’ll also be prioritizing building a solid team of local professionals to help me navigate this process.

Thanks again for the support and for offering to share more insights! I might reach out to talk shop soon. Looking forward to learning from this community and getting more familiar with the market!

@Meghan Carson 

Thanks for the warm welcome! I totally agree—Houston’s growth has been incredible, and it’s exciting to be stepping into the market at this time.

I’m especially interested in small multi-family properties, but I’m also open to single-family homes as part of my long-term strategy. Right now, I’m in the research and planning phase—looking to strike the right balance between cash flow and long-term appreciation. I’ve also been exploring the BRRRR method as a potential approach.

I’ll be managing the properties myself to start out—I want to gain hands-on experience and really understand the operations side before considering any outsourcing.

Appreciate the thoughtful questions—it’s helping me stay focused and intentional as I move forward.

Thanks for the warm welcome! I totally agree—Houston’s growth has been incredible, and it’s exciting to be stepping into the market at this time.

I’m especially interested in small multi-family properties, but I’m also open to single-family homes as part of my long-term strategy. Right now, I’m in the research and planning phase—looking to strike the right balance between cash flow and long-term appreciation. I’ve also been exploring the BRRRR method as a potential approach.

I’ll be managing the properties myself to start out—I want to gain hands-on experience and really understand the operations side before considering any outsourcing.

Appreciate the thoughtful questions—it’s helping me stay focused and intentional as I move forward.

@Jim Berman Thanks so much—I really appreciate the warm welcome! I'm excited to be here and already learning a lot. Looking forward to connecting with everyone and soaking up all the insights this community has to offer. I'll definitely be diving into Property Code Section 92 as well—thanks again

@Jim Berman Long term rentals. I would like to get to the point where it supplements my current income. 

My name is Noah Francis, and while I have been a dedicated listener of the Bigger Pockets and Real Estate Rookie podcasts for some time, I’m new to real estate investing. I'm currently in the process of purchasing my first property in the Houston, Texas market. I’m looking to understand the most effective strategies currently being employed by investors in Houston and want to ensure that I make an informed decision as I move forward with my investment.