More like one person on the HOA is opposed.  

However, evaluating your sentiment (and your wife's) on that will be important. 

Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.

I've personally done just about every rehab scenario, properties I've lived in, properties bought as investments and even properties bought at auction.You've gotten good advice from folks on this list.

If one is in Canada, they would have to use Canadian QuickBooks version, and so on. 

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@Chinku Chinku the rich get rich by making their money work for them.They borrow at one rate, to invest in something that returns a higher rate - they profit on the difference.Only you can evaluate your risk tolerence though.

Your right on both points Samuel.  

I Can only realistically get $1600-$1700 a month renting my house based on the market.

I use eggshell on the walls, flat only on ceilings and high gloss on trim and windows.