I would be happy to connect you with a Investor Brokerage and Full Service property management with a local team in Houston.

You picked a great community to join.. have you checked out local comps to gauge the market vibe yet?

., when looking at small towns, focus on markets with strong rental demand—whether from visitors, local workers, or a growing economy.

Unfortunately, 99% of BiggerPockets posters who are not local to Philadelphia and choose to invest in Philadelphia invest in the lowest tier neighborhoods, just as they do in most other distant markets where they invest because they are lured in by the inexpensive cost of housing. 

Hi Meghan,Curious why you would choose DFW instead of Memphis to get started on your portfolio, especially if you are local.  

Something like $1,200 for the local “fancy upgrade”.

Hey Ricky,I don't invest in Ontario so I can't comment on the specific local markets BUT, there will not be a lot of opportunities to buy distressed properties in Canada.

Also, check local zoning and park rules to ensure flexibility with different housing types.

A lot of our housing stock here has finished basements or in-law suites, so with something like that you can generate significant rental income for an inexpensive conversion. 

I'm local.