With this option we’d end up with a dinky home that’s not immediately in the desirable part of town but close enough to command rent that would close to pay for itself but is less likely to rapidly increase in value over the next few years due to its proximity to the highway. 

I came to these rent rates because of the high demand these areas command and the pristine condition of the homes.

There's a short supply of 3 bedrooms compared to 2 so you can command more $.

@Teresa Machi Do you mind me asking what bed/bath combo you're commanding those rents at?

What factors command the higher rental rate? 

These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools. 

@Asher ColemanI am a real estate agent and investor in the Houston, TX.Katy, Cypress, Spring, some parts of Houston, Conroe, Tomball, Pearland are great markets.These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.Get in touch with a local agent or investor and shorten your learning curve and save you a lot of headaches as they tend to understand the market better.All the best!

The asking prices seem higher than what market rate for rents can command, and it is more money per month to buy a place than to rent similar.Am I just seeing bad deals or this normal for Denver? 

I got to renovate the offices so that they were all in great shape and could command rents near the top of the market.

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