The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

Include all your evidence and any relevant details about the property.Appraisal Process: If your request is approved, it might impact future appraisals positively, as the property will be officially recognized as a 3-bedroom.Risks: While there’s generally little risk in disputing the classification, it’s important to ensure that all changes are accurately documented.

Working with a broker like me allows you to navigate these options efficiently and ensure you get the best possible deal tailored to your situation.If you're interested, feel free to reach out, and I’d be happy to discuss your project in more detail and guide you through the process.Looking forward to helping you succeed in the U.S. market!

I love that you shared all of this detail about your experience.My first deal was also a house hack (I started a little later than you, I was 25).

Setting clear expectations upfront with a detailed lease agreement is a must.Consider Property Management: If managing the property starts feeling overwhelming, consider hiring a property management company, even if just for the rented units.

Hey Chris, good to hear from you, thank you for your detailed opinion that you brought here, you made me think about it deeply and to compare markets, I'll do some homework this week :)@Chris Grenzig

Local Economic GrowthJob Market Health: Areas with strong job growth, particularly in tech, healthcare, or other high-demand sectors, attract both short and mid-term renters.

I have a house in Toledo, Ohio that I’m trying to get over the line with section 8 inspection.My contractor (who I know and trust) did significant work to ensure the house was up to code.The first scheduled inspection was cancelled by the inspector stating there were too many deficiencies, I endeavoured to reach out for details of the deficiencies but was met with silence and unable to get any info.The second inspection came back with a list of 18 items, some of which I consider petty, such as a small groundhog hole in the backyard.She is also asking for “Front attic window area and front fence needs a full house lead clearance examination by a licensed lead inspector “.

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@Johnny McKeon Thank you for providing the details that make this easier to think about and answer.