Real estate agents, property managers, and contractors who specialize in your target market can save you time and money in the long run.

Or do I look into a market like Las Cruces, NM, or Lubbock, TX, as an example of bigger markets I have looked at and am somewhat familiar with?

There's a reason that people try to buy properties off-market and that is because you can find sellers who care more about terms than maximizing returns.So start with a conversation: you already presumably have some rapport since it's your landlord and you've spoken before.

Hello everyone, my name is Max. I’m here to connect with like-minded individuals, gain insights from others, and contribute value wherever I can in the real estate field. Excited to learn and grow together.

Markets like Texas (San Antonio or Dallas) or North Carolina (Charlotte) could offer better cash flow with lower costs.

Utilities included.Fully rented.For sale off market.

We accept all applications and in the case of section 8 the only real time we don’t is if the numbers don’t make sense with market rent vs HUD standard.  

Any advice on potential MTR markets near Houston and surrounding areas?

The impact of job growth in the market is something I always look at because of this 1 job is not just one job.

Quote from @Jaycee Greene: Quote from @Jamie Parker: @David Mares The short answer is to build and develop the area.