A few cities I am interested in are Houston, Scottsdale, San Diego.

Wish I was in Houston with the cool sea breeze.  

Quote from @Elin Trinh: Hi,I was looking at new construction (0 Westcott St, Houston, TX 77016). 

Next time I’m in Houston will see if you’re up for Cadillac Bar and Grill if it’s still there.

They will also dictate the terms of the loan, how it's filed, qualifications, etc.However, if you mean PML as in your friends/family that have NO experience in real estate and just have money sitting around...then I would certainly to counsel you to lean on some type of mentor or other experienced investor in Houston on what to do. 

https://www.har.com/content/department/mlsHouston Real Estate Highlights in November, 2024:
-Single-family home sales increased 6.0 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 48 to...

Hey Derek, I deal with the same situation at one of my glamping sites near Houston.

I have a opportunity to have a 1 AC lot ( Current price, $190K) in Houston area.

Both properties are located on the east side of Houston and present solid investment opportunities.

I'm based in Austin and currently have properties in Houston and Killeen.