Their escalation of values was not as rapid or high as the hot neighborhoods.

@Dean H.Mini Splits are an awesome option, and are rapidly becoming more and more popular.

The area is rapidly growing with the support of government and investment funding.

I have been investing in real estate bit slow but this year looking to expand rapidly. 

Japan is ageing rapidly so we're very much aware that there's no capital gain here.

Good to hear from you, and glad to already hear from Houston :) As far as Magnolia, I think it is a market that has a lot of potential, especially considering the rapid growth in the North part of Houston.

I appreciate the input :] Next time, go through Security Title, and tell them up front that you want an open title because you will be doing a rapid re-close.

I would take generalized zip code information with a grain of salt as many of these areas are seeing rapid change, especially in 64109, 64110, 64131, 64123, 64124, parts of 64127, and 64130. 

Edgewater has been rapidly developing over the years and I think there are some foreclosure opportunities of growing pains and you could take advantage of for the same type of house hacking purpose, maybe a room or two.  

This is the downtown area, which has been rapidly expanding for the last 3-4 years.