Get familiar with price points in your market and what looks like a good deal. 

Just be sure to account for the upfront costs, ongoing maintenance, and market demand to make sure the numbers work for you.Good luck with your decision, and feel free to share updates as you move forward!

Leverage your W-2 income for better loan terms, explore private/hard money for off-market deals, and network with investors to expand your deal flow.Good luck!

I've finally made the decision to get into the market to Build to Rent.

I live and invest in the Lafayette area myself - I own several in the area - broussard, freetown, broadmoor etc There's a decent market here, I think it's somewhat competitive but there is some availability as wellOff-market is the way to go 100%Purchasing a starter home is a great way to get started - I turned my first home into a rental before I even looked into real estate investing.

I've heard great things about the Columbus market.

I'm a local realtor and would love to connect and chat about the local market.

@Linda PhamAll our midterm rentals are in Colorado as are our clients, so I don't know Houston's market.

Until the lease ends and then the legal notice time in your market has passed.

Lenders do not look at your personal income or debt and will use the current market rent or lease (up to 120% if the lease is significantly higher than market rent or vice versa) as qualifying income.