A lot of new construction and steady growth ensure the demand for both investors and owner occupants are met.

This could allow you to reinvest the proceeds directly into one or more properties in Houston, which seems to align with your goal of expanding locally.Leverage New Construction Opportunities: I work with Neu Real Estate Group in Indianapolis, where we focus on high-quality duplex builds that are designed with strong rental returns in mind.

Look at the construction inflation rates over the past few years.

i currently own a duplex and have been land lording for 18 yrs. i have found a potential investment opportunity  30 miles away. it is located in a community slated for substantial growth over the next decade due to the current construction of new semiconductor manufacturing facilities. the property is a 24 unit apartment building. supposedly it historically maintains 95-100% occupancy and has a waiting list. my question is what documentation should i expect the lenders to want?  

I am weighing the benefits of trying to get my contractors license as I am experienced in construction, but don't think this would be an easy process and it would be ideally avoided. 

Otherwise your best bet might be to network in local REIAs with other investors who purchase at tax sales.

Still very good.The buildings in Costa del Este will have hotel permits when (and if) they are finished, they are under construction but yes, the high price I do not think justifies the purchase.The other thing is I wouldn´t buy except that you come across a rent to buy deal which are more common everyday. 

New construction SFH in a B+ grade community across the street from the high school and middle school.

Know how to take constructive criticism.

. $250K a unit is also somewhat realistic in those submarkets, though not impossible.Your best bet is a value-add strategy on something that has significant upside with a high growth submarket.