This strategy can be particularly effective for those looking to purchase their own home, as the rental income can offset the cost of the mortgage.

But I'm not sure how to go about it without sounding pushy, needy, weird, or expecting something for free in return.

My biggest suggestion is when you find your right location, don't be afraid to pull the trigger.It sounds like you have some capital for a down payment so that is positive.

Here are my thoughts:1 - it sounds like you don't have a lot of insight as to why you want to be in Houston, because profitability should be driving your search for a market, not the other way around.

Quote from @Mitchell Ortiz: Tbh, I'd say $100-$175 sounds about right per window.

Sounds like an opportunity for increase revenue from that property!

just don't build refinance or build more efficiently or more apartments cover your debt better and don't sell. unless you are building spec homes for a profit and worried about Taxes sounds like you need to switch up the style of your build and build more apartments and hold 

BP makes it sounds like everyone is hitting home-runs all day everyday.

Sounds like you've done the hard work to find the right subs.

Sounds like it's going to be tough to negotiate a price that works for both you and the seller.