Does anybody invest in his market and if so what is the spring and summer like?

I do not have 5 layers of management that make my rates higher, no lender I work with pays for my office space, licensing, benefits, marketing department, compliance department.... 

Are they off market or on MLS? 

For funding, explore options like FHA loans, personal savings, or creative financing, and focus on New Jersey markets that align with your goals, such as Newark for rentals or commuter towns for house hacking.

The newest outdoor is still advertising 1st month free as they haven't filled up, and I spoke with the climate controlled owner/builder yesterday (he's a pretty big REI in the area), and he made it sound like he hadn't leased a single climate controlled unit since they opened a few weeks ago.I recently purchased a 140x45 warehouse with low ceilings and had debated doing self storage, but my market seems very saturated.

When looking at properties in other cities, I usually start by researching market trends like price-to-rent ratios, crime rates, and growth potential.

I’m new to REI and plan to invest locally in the Houston market.

We are in all of those markets you mentioned and can help streamline the process for you.You can also click on my website link in my bio to schedule a call! 

It feels a little feminine to me, which is fine if you are going after that market segment. 

The market appreciates 3% per year.Pay cash for one house and rent it for $1,500.