So the demand is genuine, not inflated.That being said, there are still a few concerns on the horizon that could impact the housing market...

While there will be a fair share of start up failures, many of these areas are just taking off and there is plenty of growth expected if you are going to look at 20-30 yr horizon.

I contacted Diane Keller (Endless Horizons Realty) this week and was told that the next RE Navigators meeting will be on Feb 9th at 6 pm at Two Trees Restaurant at the FWB Golf Course.

There are clouds of the horizon if interests rates increase.You are new to this - so note that your higher cash flow properties are located in lower income neighborhoods and /or lower quality assets. 

Just realize that the time horizon for success in both is generally different for most people.5. 

I suspect that most transactions taking place are investors taking a much longer view on hold horizon than in recent times.

I guess my overall strategy is to maximize return over a time horizon of 20-30 years.

This will help you to narrow in on strategy.Cons:You will have a shorter investment horizon.

We are very active investors and property managers in the Houston area and I will be glad to help you.One suggestion is, at least in my experience, few things in RE investing turn out the way you expect they do so narrow down your horizon and focus on "Next Steps".  

We help both first time & savvy investors quantify their invested equity and plan the ideal buy/hold/sell situation that coincides with their risk tolerance and time horizon.