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.

My local RE group is looking at having a webinar with people involved in those businesses to share their experience and that it's not as easy the social media gurus say it is If you haven't already joined a local meet up group, I'd recommend that to help you narrow down your strategy and market. 

If you or the tenant are not following the terms of the lease, that party is in breach of the lease and need to be put on notice with intention to follow through on the implications of the breach. 

@Vishal ChandanRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

@Andre BrockRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Investment Motivation: It’s smart that you’re thinking about tax implications.

Just want to clarify when Melanie wrote about selling at the date of death or within six months, that it appeared there will be tax implications after that time frame. 

Feedback from users can vary based on individual experiences, property types, and specific needs.To get a better understanding of other users' experiences with TurboTenant, I recommend checking online reviews, forums, and social media groups dedicated to real estate and property management as you have done here.

Marketing Automation: Utilize marketing platforms like HubSpot, Mailchimp, or Constant Contact to automate email marketing campaigns, lead nurturing, and social media outreach.3.

Building a network and finding potential buyers and JV partners is key to scaling, and it’s great that you're already active on social media and have created a BiggerPockets account.To leverage BP effectively, start by engaging consistently in the forums, not just with your own posts but by adding value to other people’s questions and discussions.