I'm not too far away over in Bowling Green.

That would be my green advice for a starting point.  

Think discovery green/buffalo bayou quality.Most of the property in the areas as of late seem to be new townhomes/condos/apartments in EaDo and some newer townhomes/condos along 59/288 & Elgin.As far as rent goes, I know UH has invested quite a lot to get students to live on campus.

@Mike Abramov The book @Scott England referred is  Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Green. 

I recommend you read David Green's book on "out of state investing" .

@Tom Stine you need to cross the Rockies - better deals on the western slope. 

I have spoken to some Turnkey companies and crossed several off my list...

James Green great thoughts!

I'll disagree with the general premise that those who can't - teach, but completely understand the notion that some gurus are "preying" on green-eyed investors. 

I'm currently reading @David Greene's "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" and if you haven't read it, I HIGHLY recommend it whether or not your properties are in another state or in your backyard, he deploys a great system and I plan to steal many of his tricks.My focus is on commercial multifamily properties right off the bat (5-10 unit range).