Its a long game though.. and in many instances if its just cash flow you want.. real estate is not always the best thing anyway you may be better plunking down 100 to 200k and buying some subway sandwich franchises make you far more cash flow than any rentals. 

Having been with an independent broker, a large unnamed national franchise and Keller Williams realty, KW wins the training hands down.  

They're just my own notes.I initially signed on with one of the BIG national franchises.  

If it's a franchise model I would get the corporation to be on the hook and take over if she fails.If you are buying for 500,000 the building for example and putting down 200,000 then your risk for the dirt and land value isn't that high if you are worth 1 million or more.

@Tony KoganBuy a McDonalds franchise! 

Here are some things about Houston People do not know about.Last year+23,600 jobs (.088%) Growth in Jobs not loss2nd largest exporting port in the world, for every ship that comes in 2 go out2 international airports in Houston2 of the largest airlines in the world Hub'ed out of Houston (Southwest and United Airlines)Largest medical facility in the world (If it was its own city it would be the 16th largest city in the country)Fastest growing population in the countryTexas is the 10th most business tax friendly state in the country and if it were to not charge a franchise tax it would be #1.205,000 Non-Owner occupied homes in Houston1 out of every 4 people in Houston rentsIn a down economy the rental market goes crazy because when these people lose their jobs they become renters which drives up the rent pricesHope this helps clarify the Houston market 

Is right Expireds and Cancelleds, which is where beginning Brokers start at a new Franchise."

:) So back in 2010 my wife and I had saved up some money and I was looking to invest in some income generating assets or businesses, I considered investing in franchise restaurants (very briefly).

Some big box franchises, having to pay large franchise fees, will be by far the highest in cost.  200 to 300 percent difference in prices is normal.

I thought California had to be the worst state to LLC in ($800 annual Fee and a small amount of tax), but Tennessee seems to be even worse ($300-3,000 annual Fee, a small franchise tax, and a big 6.5% excise tax).