It would appear the Northeast and Midwest could benefit, but unlike the 1980s, a lot more people live in Houston than before.

I've gotten a very negative feel regarding tenants in rentals for the most part on this board, it's really refreshing to find somebody who is willing to give the benefit of the doubt to the disabled, recently homeless, just-fleeing-the-nest sort of people, and still with a positive attitude toward them all. :)

When I discovered the tax, appreciation, and rate of return benefits of real estate as compared to stocks, bonds, or p2p lending, I decided an addiction to REI would be in my best interest as an investor.

I am sure it will take several years for the benefits to flow through, but when the residents in that market see their utility bills drop substantially in the future, all landlords should be able to push market rents a little. 

I work full-time at a plumbing company and - while tankless solutions are fine for certain families - they really aren't for everyone.Their main benefit is the endless supply of hot water.

It's our way of compromising and giving them what they want.I sent her a letter stating the benefits, the ugly taxes, and negatives of being a landlord.

beginner here who wants to buy first property on live in flip holding for 2yr (tax benefits). 

just get out there and do it. learn as you go. start small if that makes you feel better, but just do it. i see no benefit in getting you real estate license. most deals found are not even listed. it wouldn't hurt, but it is not necessary either. buy one house to rent as a vacation rental. since you live so close to it, i would do the clean up details yourself and save the money. if it works well for you, do another one. it gets easier and easier each time because you learned the do's and dont's from the last one. you just need to get started

The buyer can also benefit from a background check, especially if the seller's finances show a lack of responsibility.

You may get personal opinions.A good investment is not that simplistic, since real estate is unique, you need to look at several aspects, capital requirements to get in, management costs (financial and economic headaches), liquidity, marketability, appreciation, tax benefits and there may be intrinsic benefits.