Conduct thorough market research to comprehend the potential real estate markets, considering aspects like employment growth, population trends, rental demand, property values, neighborhoods, schools, and local laws.

The school of hard knocks works, but can be costly, time-consuming and discouraging.Ultimately one has to get started. 

Look at Houston communities that have high rental demand, reputable schools, low crime rates, and enticing amenities.

People move to this city for the outstanding schools and the lower density. 

I am a bit concerned about the quality of the schools in the area as I know that affects families staying long term in an area.Thank you in advance! 

I know the general basics of the market, the business model, etc, but I was hoping to take my knowledge to the next level.My biggest goal right now is to own a rental property before I graduate college (currently a junior in high school).For context, I love reading books about investing and personal finance (I have a very solid foundation of knowledge built up) and I currently have a portfolio of about 11k between stocks and crypto. 

I had a conversation not that long ago with a friend who I've known since high school. 

Additionally, the property I have is in Wayne Twp, which passed a school referendum, so I had to pay double on it.

Just use Zillow and look at similar homes in the same neighborhood and in nearby neighborhoods in the same city and school district.

Once I did receive it, it looked like something I would have made in my middle school computer class in the 1980s.