Your home market is supposed to be up and coming strong at the moment while Houston has had a really good run since 2012.

I'd strongly suggest looking at loopnet and, even if you don't see a deal that works, reach out to some of the brokers that are listing deals that somewhat match what you want. 

The company has expressed a strong desire to want to hire me before or when my second contract expires.Pay: I make a little over 1K a week (after taxes) with very low reoccurring debt due to me currently living at parents house.Goal for purchasing house: Buy 4-5 Bedroom house.

Doesn't mean good deals can't be found but have to be strong cash flow in case one overpays in short term. 

When you play the long game, the aggregation of minimal gains always leads to success.

Do you have any zip codes you like to invest in with strong rents?

It shows the seller this buyer is more than qualified to buy the house and the finances are strong. 

Ray Li, I would like to strongly encourage you to seek out some advice elsewhere as well to get plenty of input on this. 

That being said, there are a lot of new apartments and higher end homes west of 430, so I don't think the rental market is strong there. 

Don't worry I'm not asking for strong guidance or asking you to tell me what to do.