I would recommend you to focus on areas like Katy, Cypress, Spring and Spring Branch for single family homes.

For reference, I own two single family homes and a duplex that I rent.

Quote from @Rory Darcy: Hi guys my name is rory, pretty new to this im an out of state investor residing in new york, looking to invest in wisconsin and illinois, currently looking to build my portfolio around multi family duplexes or single family residencies, would be great to connect with like minded investors or agents who can lend a hand.Rookie investors should not invest out of state.

Researching rental demand, property values, and vacancy rates will help ensure a solid investment.Property Type: Are you leaning toward single-family, multi-family, or short-term rentals?

Anyone looking to buy and hold 5 single family homes2 sfh 3 bd 2 bth1 sfh 3bd 1 bath2 sfh 2 bedroom 1 bath$465k as is value. 3 Properties are rented to long term tenants, 1 is rent ready, 1 is vacant.TermsOption 1: $410k for all 5Option 2: $450k for all 5 with $200k down Payment and seller financing for $250k.. 7 years at 8% No prepayment Penalties

A four unit apartment, a double wide mobile home, and a single wide mobile home.

Buy a new single family home or du-quadplex and househack it. 

Folks vote for no more STRs, they are gone and you are out of luck.If there is a large block of condo's owned by a single entity, like a wealthy family or corporate entity, you are also in the same boat.

I'm looking into a property that has two seperate houses on the same single lot.

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