While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.

The ILA is North America’s largest longshoremen’s union, with roughly 50,000 of its 85,000 members making good on the threat to strike at 14 major ports subject to a just-expired master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, and picketing workers beginning to appear at ports.I have been reading that if the strike drags on, we can expect some shortages on perishable items that the US imports.One of those is bananas; the US imports 100% of its supply.

So now I keep a large dog crate set up in the master walk-in closet. 

I own all of the buildings except one (6 units) which I sold and then leased back the apartments from the new owner (Arbitrage/Master Lease) . 

My wife started her master's program, and we can no longer attend because it is midterm week.

Your time is better spent mastering the market you choose than chasing the 'best' one.

Start by mastering the basics: find motivated sellers, build strong connections with cash buyers, and never stop learning.

I have a Masters degree in accounting and 15 years in industry and I think I’ve learned more in a couple months with Pace.

You need to master the art of doing a few and then take on multiple projects once you have systems down.

Master key metrics like cash-on-cash return, cap rates, and IRR.