I'd take the best parts of Houston over any other city in Texas, but I'd put the average areas in Austin over any in Texas. 

Your tenant should be subsidizing your housing expense at the very least, not the other way around. 

No major expenses aside from the day-to-day.

now I just need to make it happen :)(crude math below) Year # Properties # new properties Cash/door Cash/month Cash/year 1 2 2 $100 $200 $2,400 2 6 4 $100 $600 $7,200 3 18 12 $100 $1,800 $21,600 4 54 36 $100 $5,400 $64,800 5 106 52 $100 $10,600 $127,200 Avg equity/home Net worth equity Average price/home Net Worth $20,000 $40,000 $100,000 $200,000 $20,000 $120,000 $100,000 $600,000 $20,000 $360,000 $100,000 $1,800,000 $20,000 $1,080,000 $100,000 $5,400,000 $20,000 $2,120,000 $100,000 $10,600,000

Rent minus expenses = Cash Flow. 

@River Sava I have looked at Somerville and really like the opportunity there but it's more expensive than I think the other people investing with me would be willing to participate in for a 1st flip.

We see the average Sect 8 tenant occupies a unit for 7-8 years before making any moves reducing turnover costs.  

Looking forward to being a part of this vibrant community.Best,JorgeHi Jorge, I moved to Columbus a few years ago (from Portland, Oregon which was super expensive) to become a full time real estate investor, and ever since, I've completed quite a lot of BRRRRs, flips, and own a successful rental portfolio here in Columbus Ohio.

@Dave Kush  for tub shower combo a curtain is better, less expensive, less maintenance.

I have as many accounts as I need and CC's for my expenses.