Buyers will be required to sign a buyer agreement prior to showings, many states operate this way already, and it can be specific to a period of time, specific property or range of shopping options the broker is to assist with. - Buyer broker commissions will be more transparent and in all likelihood begin to trend downwards.

There are great communities in Katy, Cypress, Tomball and Spring that make great rentals in the $300k range.

Risk level is lightBut if the deal looks like:140k purchase160k rehab420k ARVThe above deal is twice the size, the rehab is more than the purchase price, the ARV is in a range where houses can take 3 months to sell. 

There are some neighborhoods that have a higher likelihood of appreciation but are out of price range. 

At what price range house would one achieve $2000/m cash flow?

As you're aware, utilizing your VA means your downpayment is 0%; however, you'll still need to account for closing costs ranging from 1%-3% of your loan. 

Thanks,James With the price range of up to 240k, I would recommend Northern Kentucky or Cincinnati.

When you use a Realtor (especially one who invests themselves, don't fall for I'm an investor 'friendly' agent..of course they are, most will take a sale wherever it comes from and by shear numbers, they are bound to sell to an investor eventually.

@Marco Y.When choosing inexpensive kitchen cabinets for your rental property, prioritize durability, ease of maintenance, and a neutral aesthetic that will appeal to a wide range of tenants.Like @Bruce Woodruff said, I would stay away from IKEA and RTA.Consider open shelving to cut costs. 

I've seen along I-20 (between Atlanta and Birmingham), or along I-65 (between Birmingham and Huntsville), areas like Oxford, Lincoln, Pell City, Cullman etc,  there are some new builds 3bd/2ba for around 200k - 220k range, rent for about 1.5k, for a buy-hold strategy, I feel comfortable as long as it has a positive cashflow (with 25% down).