Bigger Pockets lead me to two experienced professionals. 

You make it seem like everybody should go set up an appointment with a professional anytime someone wants to ask one question about a particular topic... that's kind of the point of the forum.

Meeting investors, agents, contractors, and other professionals is a great opportunity that these events provide.To locate and establish contact with Houston real estate experts, go via internet resources such as BiggerPockets, LinkedIn, and neighborhood real estate forums.In Houston, consider becoming a member of many real estate associations and organizations.

Im looking for rental or flip deals in 100K-150K and I'd love to connect, hear and share recommendation of areas to invest and professionals to work with.Please feel free to send a DM.Thanks and Good Luck to all of us,Itai

To add to the current scope, we do not care for passive income, nor will we rely on it for at least 5 years, but need to break even or cash-positive at a minimum.

Providing something unique in a very competitive environment is essential Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If not, then consider doing the bare minimum to get it rented.The better your property is maintained, the more a tenant is willing to pay, the longer they will stay, and the better they will take care of it (usually).

@Sammy RoyInvesting in a single-family rental property from out of state requires careful planning and collaboration with the right professionals, especially in dynamic markets like the Houston suburbs of Cypress, Katy, and Sugar Land.

As one whom does mortgages for a living (and is a bit of an anal control freak with such things) I expected professional courtesy of being a little more transparent with the UW and Title items going on in the background.  

I've got a pretty wide-scoping background (construction, banking and finance, house hacking, and professional property management) that has allowed me to see property investing from a multitude of viewpoints.