Look at census data or local reports.Explore the Neighborhoods:Amenities: Properties close to schools, shops, and transit tend to attract more tenants.

He crunches data and lists which markets are best for investing.

That data looks like it is coming from a PMS so you could need to know how that is being calculated inside PMS. 

I did re-create the provided pro formas and did some stress testing of their assumptions.

It is a good way to test the trainer to see if they seem to know what they are talking about.

What data points are most important to you in your decision-making process?

That is owner occupied starting 2025.I will test (if approved) STR or MTR…on the other unit, but also Besure it works for LTR.We both have good credit, DTI is way low, great jobs, and money saved to start this process.Here in Lexington KY I feel it’s hard to find duplex in a decent area unless it’s over $500k.We each prefer under $300k for a duplex.

Now I'm looking to take the test again and I'm looking at the license ID that has an expiration date of 8/1/2022 and my question is do i need to take the 40-hour classes or can I retake the test.

Here you can test the waters with 3.%-5% down, have your own place, and then see if you want to continue investing (chances are you will:))

I haven't actually used property management in Houston, but if I ever do I was thinking of testing out Emerson Property Management (@Cameron Tope commented above) as it seems like they have good reviews and good pricing.