That would be my green advice for a starting point.  

@Melanie Campbell Ugh, technical glitches can be so frustrating and eat up a lot of time...

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" .

All they know is we meet, at this time and we drink and eat, and we let it play out.What serious investor has time for that?

Here are a few of the most notable projects in the works that are set to be completed within a few years:Sparkman Wharf: The rendering of the new Sparkman Wharf shows it will be a modern outdoor park space with plenty of shops, outdoor eating areas, and other small attractions.

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). 

My wife and I are looking to build on a 1.8 acre lot we own in Green Meadows Estates in Todd.