The colleges add to that in different areas, but demand and price tend to rise and fall somewhat independent of the universities.The exception are the universities near the med center, including Rice and all of the graduate schools.

As an example, this architect was adament that I would NEVER get approval for a roof terrace.

Has any one had much experience in these? I am playing around with a project, trying to decide if I want to go after it or not. I am looking at a piece of land large enough to put 4 tri level town homes on it.The pric...

-House was a 3/1, converted it into a 3/2 then I had the idea of enclosing the carport and terrace.

@Michael Rice, it is nice but I’m paying it off as fast as possible I don’t want that family member hung out like a 30 year mortgage would be, I’m shooting to have that remainder paid off in 12 years.

@Marc Rice Thank you sir!

My classmates at Rice Jones School of Business and I are working on a project to study real estate transaction costs and researching the problems For-Sale-By-Owners (FSOB) face.Our goal is to enhance the FSBO experience and discover solutions that maximize equity captured during the sale.If anyone has sold their home FSBO, we would love to do a 10-minute interview.

Tenants were bringing in bags of rice, storing trash on the balconies etc & I believe he was still fighting them a couple of years later when he gave up & sold the place. 

Originally posted by @Marc Rice:@Sara W.Out of state investing can be very profitable, but you need to have a strong local team wherever you invest which is comprised of an agent, property manager, lender, and contractor.

@Marc Rice thanks.