Seventy pounds is nothing to a professional investor, we lift the weight of the world everyday. 

Make sensible financial decisions by allocating funds for unforeseen fees, insurance, property taxes, upkeep, and mortgage payments.

So my advice isn't just Baytown against itself, or Houston, as much as it is in general weighted against all options.

Saltwater pools cost less to upkeep.

You'll also want to ensure you have a good property manager to look after the upkeep of the property if you are not there to notice anything deteriorating or which may need attention.Creating an LLC in California could cost you a minimum tax of $800 every year.

But now, you have the information to go out and close deal after deal (as long as you have enough grind and perseverance to stick with it - just like going to the gym with goals of losing weight and gaining muscle). 

I opted to  provide my renters with a yoga mat, hand weights and the house pool is great addition to get some exercise! 

Let's try reframing this @Eric Justice:Buying all-cash, reduces operational impact weight to a level that feels very stress and urgency free. 

Depending on the situation that can start at $10K but likely $40K and up. Keep

@Jeffrey RichardIn many of these areas while it appears on paper these assets will provide cash flow there is the possibility they do not due to the type of tenants are typically lower quality and have payment issues, properties need more maintenance and upkeep etc