I can easily become a member of the Houston MLS, and I'm also very familiar with the city, as I grew up there (parents still live there).  

I am going in with my parents who will managed the rehabbing aspects.

Parents own a few propeties in the central valley area and would love to follow in their footsteps.

Of the three possible evictions we could have had two ended with the parents moving the tenants out, cleaning and covering most of their costs.  

Recycling, donating to a worthy cause, as well as saving money all at once. 

My parent's neighbor recently passed away. 

I'm originally from Houston but lived in Ohio for several years which is also where my parents now reside so I feel comfortable in those areas, but am open to other markets.We're hoping to make the best of all the resources and knowledge here on BP!

My entire focus in Mobile is in the Baker school district, or the more expensive neighborhoods in the Davidson-Murphy area where parents buy to send their kids to one of the private schools.

I've gone against my parents wishes and have done something with my life (more than I want to share publicly).

If your local area has the same demand as I see here, you should be able to set your own criteria - Local landlords will not lease for less than 12 months - they require parent co-signers, not a pet deposit, but a non-refundable pet fee - still responsible for any damage done by the animal - If you make your property as bullet proof as possible, there can be a lot of money to be made