Looking for both Real Estate Agents in that market and fellow Military who do RE investing there. 

From there we identify properties that could have some potential and if you are interesting in diving deeper, 1) we do a thorough video walkthrough to give you a realistic look of the property, 2) we give a ballpark estimate of rehab costs (we do 40 a year with our GCs o we will get pretty close), 3) we talk through market rent with our property management team, ARV, and potential highest and best use.Ideally you find great investor agents who know their market really well and have a network of resources to provide you with enough confidence to take reasonable action. 

Purchase price: $77,000 Sale price: $85,000 Contributors: Peter Vekselman Partner Driven teamed up with Jamari Sprueil to secure this off-market deal in Decatur for $77,000.

@Rajesh Kasturi My favorite MTR market for cash flow AND appreciation is Portland, OR. 

Rich Ng That's good to know, I know people who have had issues in Salem with big differences between market and section 8.

It is hard to pin down specifically, but that seems to have been a factor in a few of the ARV-Appraisals that I've seen and has impacted the refinancing process.Otherwise, it has been a great market for my clients, great cash flows and repeatability which has really helped as they have scaled.

So, I’m curious how you are managing to find your deals, whether you are buying at auctions or via marketing direct to sellers.

It wouldn't hurt to set up time to meet with agents, property managers, lenders, and others while you’re visiting your markets of interst.

The property was in a great market but needed a full cosmetic rehab and basement finish to add a bedroom and increase resale value.

@Linda PhamAll our midterm rentals are in Colorado as are our clients, so I don't know Houston's market.