I tried to follow along with some other forum posts and youtube videos on how to setup an excel sheet for IRR

Before an after:Before the storm, do a complete video walkthrough of your property, capturing each room and every exterior area.

When watching his Youtube videos, you definitely get pumped up, and I appreciate the videos. 

But its also tough, because a 5 or 10 year timespan is basically 100% of your adult life so far, which makes it harder to have this kind of patience.

Talk to locals, have someone take video walkthroughs, get multiple perspectives.

JV video on why your MTR isn't renting

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

If anyone has recommendations for free resources—whether it’s books, websites, videos, or anything else that could help me sharpen my skills—I’d really appreciate it.

Over the past year or so I've read books, blogs, and watched more YouTube videos than I can remember.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.Housing Market: 77008 features a higher percentage of family households (52.39%) and married-couple families (44.77%), suggesting stability and potential for property appreciation.Digital Advertising Demand: Houston Heights apartments (77008): 50,000 average monthly searches.