Scott, access the market rents and the popular way is with the 50% rule, you can search here for that.

If you hate Houston, any of the rest of the TX cities are popular.

Make sure you check out the various forum sections, blogs, podcasts, e-books, etc...there are a ton of resources right here on Bigger Pockets.

Brad E - J is exactly correct.

My brother and I are planning to go into Real Estate Investment, we are currently reading and studying the following books; Flip by Rick Villani and Clay Davis, Flipping Houses for dummies by Ralph Roberts, The E Myth by Michael Gerber and Launching a Leadership Revolution by Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward and How to flip a house in 5 simple steps by Michael LaCava.We understand knowledge is the key to becoming successful real estate investors so any tips or advice, you would like to share with two New Yorkers please feel free.We both look forward to becoming active members of bigger pockets Thank you

Millionaire Real Estate Investor - Gary KellerThe E-Myth RevisitedGetting to Yes - Negotiating Agreements without Giving inThink and Grow Rich (Not RE book, but still great)

We set up e-pay for tenants  a few months ago and love it.  

But they were predominantly used in land deals not many for homes until it became popular through the guru circuit.

Hi,I would like to purchase an e-mail list containing as many active real estate agents/brokers in the Los Angeles area for a marketing campaign.I contacted the MLS directly and they do not sell lists, can anyone recommend a good source for email lists?

She says her wallet has been stolen, then her laptop, and the late Saturday I got a call that someone tried to kick in her back door.