We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. 

Quote from @Jimmy Sont: I'm looking to build around 700 sq ft 2 bed / 2 bath guest house primarily used for short to mid term rentals.

But I see people turning long term or highly appreciated primaries in to rentals.

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Quote from @Chris Cox: Hi Everyone - I've been a long time learner on the sidelines of the BiggerPockets community.

That means creating a clear budget, forecasting cash flow, and maintaining a detailed financial model that tracks both the current and future performance of your portfolio.Tax Optimization & Risk ManagementBeyond financial clarity, strategic tax planning and risk management are essential to safeguard and grow your real estate investments.

If your goals are long-term - this market will offer a ton of appreciation and steady renter demand.

@Ella Marie the Pro's are you can build long term wealth, the Cons are you can lose money if you cannot properly quantify risk.

Hey @Eric Andersen, so there are a lot of regs in the DFW area.https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/short-term-rentalsRentals are not allowed in residential districts: A-#, AR, B, R1, R2, CR, C, D, UR.Dallas recently banned STRs in single family homes but there was an injunction that blocked it.

I figured my network of people I help/work for, will help in the long run.