None of my rentals are in the medical center area, but being close to major hospitals, 410/I10, Lackland, and the theme parks is a great strategy here in SATX.

And all the RE information sellers recommend that folks start with this process as the way to break into the business so that they can earn a living then become buy and hold investors which is pretty much the theme of each of these folks.. and the progression they want to do..

So choosing the right property (already well themed out or easily transformed) and location.

Kind of give them a theme just opposed to the regular motel vibes.

Especially around older communities like Cicero or any older homes, you want to look for what's known as "knob and tube" wiring - individual conductors, possibly uninsulated, strung inside walls and other spaces using ceramic "knobs" as insulating suspension.

If you want strictly theme park business than there are several great STR only communities to recommend.

True vacation locations (excluding ones close to theme parks for now) have done exceptionally well this year.

Most of my clients are newer real estate investors and the common theme seems like investing out-of-state can be quite scary. 

We have are theme based on the local area. 

Cash out of pocket with furniture and theme around 550K.