Hi guys, I'm new to the Dallas market and I'm looking to invest in some properties in the city area.mostly I'm looking to invest in a single family home for strategy of Buy&hold.can you please inform me about the region?

I don't claim to have all the answers but a few of the fundamentals for a regional economy that I think really do drive the long term outlook for growth in an area include:Dynamic, diverse, and deep economy fundamentals including strong institutionsFunctional execution of Property Rights and the rule of Law Transparency and limited corruption within the regulatory frameworkA commitment to 'smart regulation' when appropriate, ie: lack of ideological underpinnings (are practical decisions being made on a case by case basis?)

I have a strong relationship with a regional bank that has loaned to my partners and I for my hospitality properties, and they will likely apporve the loan. 

Your current market (Tuscon) will provide far better opportunities from a pure cash flow standpoint but appreciation wont be near what you will experience in the Puget Sound region; i.e.

Just yesterday at a national REO conference Five Star the president and CEO of Five Star Ed Delgado called out San Antonio and a handful of other cities to pay attention to in 2018 regarding regional or micro bubbles Is it time to panic.

Hi @Henry K. if you’re looking to take a more passive role in your real estate and want the benefits of diversification there are funds available to accredited investors that are designed to allow investors the opportunity for ownership of institutional investment grade property that is occupied by regional, national, and Fortune 500 credited companies. 

Understanding of course that some of the answers will vary by region, I'm looking to average the answers, so to speak.1) How much do you spend per year (in dollars not percentages) for ongoing maintenance such as caulking, reglazing windows, replacing wind blown shingles, repairing loose siding or trim, loose door hinges, tightening loose railings, etc?

We haven’t even started on the manufacturing in the area with Volvo setting up shop and Boeing having success showing that the region can compete on a world class scale with its labor pool of right to work employees.

I am clueless outside of my region.  

its actually still a very competitive rental market and in my opinion isn't going to cool down given all the large scale construction projects in the region near Inglewood and the lax Manchester square etc best of luck