The housing market in Corpus has cooled since last year when interest rates spiked.

Mortgage rates just dropped a little bit in the last two weeks also. 

Avoid places with high crime rates or those not showing signs of revitalization

I recently cold called a list of approximately 500 pre-foreclosure properties and had a much lower answer rate than I normally have.

With these interest rates, if you can find a house hack situation that you are paying the same, slightly less, or I'd argue even slightly more, then I think it can be worth it for these reasons.1) You will get to live in your preferred location.

Everything was going fine until he realized he couldn't refinance in this current interest rate environment.

@Eryn GarciaInvesting in student rentals can be a lucrative strategy, but it comes with its own set of pros and cons.Pros:High Demand: College towns typically have a consistent demand for rental properties, ensuring steady occupancy rates.

As interest rates drop, house prices will go higher.

I haven't noticed a drop in rates. 

The benefits on the lending side are huge--lower rates and much lower down payment requirements.