Very familiar w the city as I was born and raised here.Going 20% down conventional w plans to pay it off ASAP as I make over 100k per year after taxes and live well below my means.I hope to rent it out and cash flow as soon as I pay it off.Today during the blue tape walkthrough I identified an issue with the front door.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

That statement about suckers being born everyday definitely applies to real estate. 

In the middle of the direct mail campaign our second child was born and it became clear that I wouldn't be able to devote the time needed to work my full-time W-2, build a flipping business (with the goal of saving enough money to buy an apartment), and raise 2 kids. 

Hey David,I am born and raised in Southern Vermont (Wilmington/Dover) and work (real estate and former jobs) in the Berkshires.

Let me ask you this: is it fair to require a natural-born US citizen to submit to a credit/criminal background check, but then waive that requirement for someone in the country illegally? 

If that person needs to buy another house in the same area all those houses have gone up just as much. that's True Eric however many people move  being born and raised in the SF bay area this has played out thousands of times  get your appreciation.. go to Portland pay cash.. go to Dallas pay cash and most peeps that retire usually go someplace cheaper.. really works well for those that can build their own homes live  in them two years and sell profit is now tax free.. more than a few builders do this if they can talk the wife into it :)

Funding with hard money for your first time will cost you your right arm and first born.

I have been born and raised here and have found nothing but a great market here.

I read your bio and saw that you were born in Toronto and now live in Florida… That is exactly what I’m working towards with my end goal.