The need is much much much greater and demand will continue to outpace supply.

Being a remote investor will cost you more as you will need services at the location and someone trusted to handle deliveries, replenishing supplies, turnover inspections, etc.  

By expanding density, a city like Dallas would multiply the housing supply, which naturally helps balance demand and affordability.

All that building that's happening means more supply which equals lower rents.

Louis]Single-family home building permits serve as a leading indicator of future housing supply trends.

For example, if you buy in a semi-rural area or suburban area the pool of applicants can be much smaller and with an increase in supply it creates a downward pressure on prices and higher days on market averages.

The problem: Yes they will buy, but they will also sell, so it becomes a wash in terms of supply and demand. 

This is because so much new multi family supply has come online.

@Jermaine JohnsonTo succeed in the Houston market, network with professionals like real estate agents, contractors, and property managers, leverage local investor groups, understand the market by researching neighborhood trends, supply and demand, and zoning regulations, use market data and tools, and start with a focused strategy based on your goals.

There is plenty of end user demand, but not enough housing supply or enough equity capital.