This isn't rocket science; this is (2016).Note: To have bird dogs is a good way.

I have been thinking about investing in Houston TX and I'm wondering if any fellow Californians have gone this route. 

Said differently, a bank won't count the owner financed revenue as income for 12 months, thus making your DTI higher than normal (this has been my experience in Houston working with various banks).Best of luck! 

You then must hope you can learn very quickly how to manage a PM.Keep in mind managing a rental is never going to be rocket science.

I use rocket lawyer 

I use Corridor Funding in Houston and Dallas and last year we bought 113 homes from Jasen in one transaction that he still finances a part of. 

My brother and his wife have a beach home there (they don't rent it out, just live in Houston and use it for personal use).

I understand that you have to research and protect yourself... it just seems overwhelming to check 20 (Austin) - 200 (Houston) homes per month only to show up and find out none of them are on the list.

So please be gentle.I believe I found a nice deal on a rental house in HOUSTON,TX. 

The US rocketed up in domestic oil production while AK oil production declined.