Consider HOA regulations as they could pose additional risks, be sure to thoroughly review the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CCRs) regarding rental restrictions or limitations.Strength:Elderly tenants are inclined to move less frequently, resulting in reduced turnover.

I am on these forums fairly frequently and don't hear many success stories.

In that regards, I admire people like Andrew Steffens or Colin H who are frequent posters on this forum. 

I know there are a lot of facets to this question and I would like to hear from a variety of perspectives from the many experienced investors on here.

I also am in the St Pete area frequently. 

I am based out of Chicago but frequently pass through South Bend on trips over to MI.

These groups frequently arrange events and offer resources to prospective investors.Think about enrolling in Houston real estate courses or programs.

Home builders are not building enough housing for variety of economic reasons.

The economy is thriving in several areas -- pharmaceutical, medical, IT, Distribution centers, manufacturing, government defense, sports, convention center -- a wide variety, so we aren't depending on only one type of industry. 

I wanted to post about occupancy, I know there is a wide variety of occupancy levels and ADR information out there but wanted to share mine and hear what others are doing.Seems there are several schools of thought - drop your rates and high occupancy or high rates low occupancy.We have 29.9% occupancy and an ADR of $633 per night.