I agree that % of return is a matter of taste.

And then they end up with a bad taste and lose trust in the industry. 

You may locate an appropriate Houston home for house hacking that fits your tastes and aims if you are persistent and determined.Good luck!

Your particular situation, aspirations, and tastes will determine whether or not you decide to buy a single-family house.Good luck!

You finish to the walls and the new owner will happily complete their home to their taste.

Every investor will have their own style & preferences, so its important to learn & research what methods/markets will be better suited for your tastes. 

I couldn't find anything on this specific thing when I searched so here it is: the water at my duplex has a very strong chlorine taste.

@Colin Murphy - I've looked at your listings and have to say you have EXCELLENT taste in properties.

Kick around the forums to see where others are investing, then look at those markets to see if they fit your tastes and goals.

In my market, this can easily lead to increased home prices, closed transactions that had no inspection where there are a lot of issues that could have been identified by an experienced agent, and a bad taste in the consumer's mouth.