The education and health services sector alone added 23,800 jobs in the past year, reflecting a significant expansion in these industries, particularly in healthcare and social assistance​.Proximity to Major Employment Centers: Greater Heights offers convenient access to key employment hubs such as downtown Houston and the Galleria area, which are major attractors for residents due to the short commute and abundant job opportunities​.Education: Nearby institutions like University of Houston and Rice University contribute to the area's appeal.Infrastructure Projects: Ongoing developments like the East Blocks Redevelopment and BioHub II at Generation Park enhance local amenities and attractiveness.Investment InsightsGreater Heights Rental Market Trends:Single-Family House Rentals:Median Rent: $1,350 for 1 bedroom, $2,695 for 2 bedrooms, $3,250 for 3 bedrooms, and $6,100 for 4+ bedrooms​​.Stability in rent prices with modest YoY increases: 2 bedroom rents increased by $195, and 3 bedroom rents by $250​​.Median Sold Price YoY ComparisonApartment Rentals:1 bedroom apartments saw a YoY increase of $305, 2 bedroom apartments by $667, indicating strong demand for these unit types​​.Available Rentals:High availability of both house and apartment rentals, indicating a robust market that can support new rental investments​​.Sales Market Trends:Median Sale Prices:Significant appreciation in home values, particularly in 1-bedroom homes, which saw a 190.7% increase from $215K to $625K​​.Other bedroom counts also showed positive appreciation, e.g., 2 bedrooms (5.3%), 3 bedrooms (6.5%), 4 bedrooms (17.4%)​​.Market Activity:Increased number of homes for sale and sold, suggesting a dynamic and active real estate market.

I would definitely enjoy talking to you and hearing your input. 

Actually summer has always been really busy for me as lots of WFH tenants come to enjoy the mountains.

In many cases, it’s possible to address the issues and enjoy passive rental income again.However, selling may be the best option if the problems seem long-term or too costly to resolve.5.

How do you balance enjoying your life today and saving/investing for a better future?

Enjoy the process—after the first few hundred, you’ll find it becomes second nature.Focus on Value: One of the keys to success in real estate—and business in general—is finding a good deal.

I believe that having multiple properties can enhance the performance of each property I own.

Your best bet right now is to live in it and enjoy it as your primary.

I'm particularly passionate about MTRs.Outside of real estate, I enjoy church, hiking and target shooting.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

It’s come to the point now where I have started GC’ing jobs for some investors in the area and sincerely enjoy GC’ing jobs.