Many Texas cities are incentivizing developers to build affordable housing units, but challenges remain around keeping these homes accessible long-term.

I can't speak for the city itself / near the university, but up in areas like Liverpool properties are getting multiple bids regardless of the condition.

You also mentioned meters, do you have to separate meters, get approval from the city and pull permits?

I am from California, but lived in Peachtree City, Georgia last year (renting), and currently live in Germany as an Au Pair.

I'm not sure what the markets are like in Edinburgh or London, but I would look into house hacking in one of those cities once you know which one you'll be in.You definitely can invest in rentals in the US remotely, there are plenty of investors that do.

Maybe talk to the city and see what the process is.Now of course you don't know how things are going to play out.

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I am also a huge believer that with massive affordability issues in cities people will start to migrate to smaller towns that they can afford.

I'd look at that as well as the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance, which every Pa township, borough or city has, or if they don't have those docs, they are covered by the county codes.

Let's say the city cites them for violations and they rack up penalties and fines.