The problem was back in the 80s when Houston was booming a lot of home builders was buying galvanized pipes, the outside was galvanized but the inside was not. 

Every market is diferrent, if it was here in Houston, I would be more than happy to help.I am sure you can find a local realtor that will share that information with you, the Avg. days on market.

I've been involved with NNN in Houston (Starbucks) and didn't care to have the terms of the lease dictated to me by the lessee.  

I have done many other things, from teaching Spanish and bilingual ed in CPS to being a political organizer for Harold Washington to working in a canary in Sacramento and working on a hospital in Houston.

(we won't mind driving to Houston)

Hi Account ClosedI'm currently in Houston and I'm always looking to connect with other investors. 

My wife and I joined a RE mentoring and education group in the Houston, TX about a year ago and decided to pursue SFRs as a way to supplement retirement savings/income with a view toward possibly shifting to Apartments in future.This all started 6 or 7 years ago when my brother recommended Rich Dad, Poor Dad to us.  

I have knowledge of the Greater Houston real estate market but lack knowledge in several key areas of investing.

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LolYou will be fine if I used the hey you don,t get any cash flow argument that op have posted I would have never bought the 4 acres I own in Rohnert park that is now directly across the street from the casino and is coming into the city as mixed use resi.