Although it's not always a guarantee, many of these properties already having residents at closing, so you can start earning cash flow right away.All in all, turnkey investments offer a fantastic mix of convenience and solid cashflow.

I had been leaning towards FHA but may have to reconsider.

The good ones become trusted advisors and are leaned on heavily.  

The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

It makes total sense that you are able to optimize when you are niched down so well...it's been super hard for me personally to lean into the niches because it's honestly a bit counterintuitive and scary. 

If I were forced to pick, I’d lean towards purchasing two properties to diversify and spread the risk while potentially increasing your overall cash flow.

I’ve been leaning on the oilfields to make my first 100k and then start out with real estate investing .

Local rents are only $1800-$2000 but the area is up and coming and is conveniently located.

If your area has a good long-term rental outlook and you have the patience to deal with tenant issues, this could be a smart move.I’d lean slightly toward renting unless you’re getting strong signals that property values won’t appreciate or rents may decline.

@Danielle CamposIt was certainly a lot of sacrifice of convenience.