@Cole DobbsIn addition, I may be able to help you and connect you with some key real estate investor players in the Houston, Texas market since I am an Investor myself that have done most of these real estate investing strategies and also an investor-broker who has helped over 400 investors like you. 

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Without population growth, your rental income will lag behind inflation, requiring you to find additional sources of income.How long your rental income lasts depends on the job growth in the investment city.Non-government jobs are inherently temporary.

I'll PM you the info.

I will message you his contact info.

In addition, I would give the tenant information about the local place that handles rental assistance programs.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

(Also fill out your profile with this same info)Looking forward to hearing more! 

How can I find info on the meetup?

If its general information, Bigger Pockets has a ton of info that you can learn at your own speed, just type "STR" or "Short Term Rental" in the search bar and a bunch of info will show up.