I'm a beginner and I'm looking for tips on how to perform a proper market analysis on houses to buy and hold long term and rent out.Right now I'm looking through all the MLS websites and finding properties in locations and within my price range.

I also like to be set higher than most of my competition because I only buy really cool properties that are sought after.

I’m from Houston and particularly interested in the Houston market and its surrounding areas so it is easier to manage.My Criteria:* To buy: 3bd/3ba property at Max: $350K.

Investment Info:Townhouse buy & hold investment in Philadelphia.

As a CFA you probably know the old quote from Warren Buffett who said something like "buy what you know and understand". 

One I close on that house, I plan to go buy a good lot and get a decent builder to build the next one. 

For myself, I currently look for buy and hold with long term appreciation. 

Mario, instead of focusing on "20 properties" I would buy fewer but better properties.

Hello,I'm fairly new to RE investing/buying a home and have been reading "Long distance real estate investing."

Are you leaning toward a specific strategy like buy-and-holds, flips, or house hacking?