This area looks much different than it did five years ago, but there is much more to come.College Hill - Clean, walkable, and vast redevelopments in the business sector (grocery stores & shopping areas) including a Sleepy Bee that just opened up. 

This article lists alternatives that are fresher than Mint, and I'll list them here.I love to get other people's opinions and thoughts.

From a pure investment perspective, Erik has a good list to consider.  

Play close attention to the number of people listed on the voucher & during the screening process inquire how many people will be living in the property.  

I don't know if you can list names of people who work the system and try to live at places for free.

The deal popped on Zillow, listed at $339,000.

All of these events are listed on the BP events page. 

@Latrisa Here's a link to the map where STRs are not allowed in Galveston: https://www.galvestonparkboard.org/DocumentCenter/View/1785/...However, I also maintain a list of neighborhoods that "allow" STR but add stipulations such as the requirement for rentals to be weekly (not less than 7 days) or that a maximum number of guests (12 for ex) are allowed at one property regardless of bedroom size.

The PM didn’t know it was the slow season when they listed it?

There are a few I don't recommend as well but will not list here.