I don’t think it’s a legal issue per se, however I do believe that choosing to accept or deny applicants based on ANYTHING other than their background/application criteria is a slippery slope.

IDK how accurate the data is per se.

Well...I read Rich Dad Poor Dad a while ago. Since then I have wanted to use Real Estate as a investment/cash flow investment but haven’t approached it as a business. I am ready to make that turn. I currently have a ...

I'm from SE Houston, and a newbie. 

In addition to @Russell Brazil's list, SW waterfront and SE/Anacostia has been popular among my friends who are purchasing.

I don't believe the goal should be housing per se, it should be more like self sufficiency while respecting other peoples rights.

But I can see those with limited experience not going into real estate more than their personal resi and maybe some managed funds etc.Most of those on BP have chosen this as a profession.. and stacking up rentals is a small business its not an investment per se in the context I think they are talking about.. your managing your assets and some do ok many don't.. 

I don't look at states per se, I look at markets.  

Real Estate has nothing to do with it per se.

We worked it through but it wasn't part of the original plan.Then it wasn't a 2nd lien per se.