In Houston, you can either invest locally or explore strong Texas markets like San Antonio (affordable duplexes, strong job market), DFW suburbs (duplex-friendly zoning, growing economy), or Houston suburbs (Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands for good schools and tenant demand).

Also does your locality allow you to work on investment properties?

When identifying and working with a property manager long distance, quality and local presence matter most.

And also the local job market.

Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

It’s the perfect opportunity for an investor hunting for a smart deal.Located in a great area with a charming downtown, awesome local restaurants, and plenty of outdoor fun by the Guadalupe and Comal Rivers.This is one of those homes that doesn’t come around often—a solid investment with tons of potential that won’t take much to make it shine.”The county has it appraised at $188,000 and here are some pics.  

My local area has high property tax and makes me wonder about PA as an alternative. 

Connect with local wholesalers and investor friendly agents and provide your criteria to start receiving deal flow.

ACT and the various localized distressed property laws.

I’d appreciate any feedback from those who can offer advice, but I’m also curious about what specific type of attorney or local resource I should reach out to for guidance.I’ve seen references to the Garn-St.