Your property is similar to mine in great Indianapolis suburb with good schools owned since 2013 - worth about $300,000 (possibly could get a little more if in a multiple offer situation), property tax $6249.

You magically get the seller to cover every single closing cost (A $12k gift, or a trick to get you to buy their problem.).

Most important thing to me is I learned how to type very vast in high school.. thats been the most important to me..

In Houston, you can either invest locally or explore strong Texas markets like San Antonio (affordable duplexes, strong job market), DFW suburbs (duplex-friendly zoning, growing economy), or Houston suburbs (Spring, Cypress, The Woodlands for good schools and tenant demand).

These can bring in significantly higher revenue compared to long-term rentals, especially during peak travel seasons​.Single-Family Rentals in Growth Markets:Target neighborhoods with growing populations, good schools, and job opportunities.

We’re currently using it for multi-family properties in a few core markets.While redIQ is a much more sophisticated tool that focuses on properties with over 50 units, our system is perfect for properties up to 50 units, providing an efficient solution for managing lead intake and financial analysis without the complexity of larger systems.Here’s how it works:Lead Intake & Processing: Automatically processes broker emails and key documents (OMs, Rent Rolls, T12s, etc.).Quick Review: Evaluates leads based on key metrics like IRR, price per unit, and more.Detailed Analysis: Extracts data from documents, evaluates financials, and identifies additional income sources.Market Research Integration: Automates checks on flood zones, demographics, school quality, etc.Deal Tracking: Uses Google Sheets to visually organize lead data—while not a full database system, it provides a simple and efficient way to store and track deals without the need for a full-fledged database like MongoDB.Financial Analysis: Built-in underwriting and financial modeling with automated reports.In addition to ZCG, I also own a portfolio of properties.

My mom graduated from Elder High School and her family is from Cinci! 

If you offer high quality affordable housing, you'll always find and magically attract good tenants. 

When you go to formal school, for any profession, you don't take one class, or series of classes. 

Sometimes, the more old-school approach like posting on local community boards can help you find reliable tenants.