House hacking a duplex can be a great move, and Houston has some awesome spots like The Heights, EaDo, and Spring Branch.

Jaycee's questions are spot on.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

That makes sense about sticking to like-kind properties within a recent timeframe and nearby radius.Luckily, I’m focusing on 2-4 unit properties, so your advice is spot on!

I also want to be in a good spot for my commute to the hospital, so I’m focusing on areas north, east, or west of the city.Good to know about the 203k loan—I was hoping to do some of the work myself, so that might not be the best fit.

But, it may not offer the ROI as other locales, and it may not be "fun" like buying in a favorite vacation spot.2 - The highest ROI folks - Self explanatory, will go where ROI is high and/or regulation low.3 - The second home/retirement minded - These people are looking for minimal ROI but want the house in a specific location because they like to use the property and want it to pay for itself.

Seems like you're in a good spot with lots of options.

Cleveland and others) and some spots in the southeast (e.g.

While analytics tools like RankBreeze and IntelliHost are great, I’ve found that even small tests.. like rotating photos or adjusting captions.. can reveal surprising trends.Your approach to CTR optimization is spot-on, Garrett, and I’m excited to hear how these techniques work for you.