Unfortunately, this property has a variable interest rate that is currently 6.5 %.

Currently our rental real estate equity portfolio is somewhere in the range of $1.8 - $2M.

You will also attract quality tenants that will make your investment safer and headaches-free.Economic Stability: Katy has a low percentage of foreclosure and pre-foreclosure homes indicates economic stability and a healthy real estate market, which is vital for investor confidence​​.

This is our current plan:- Buy 8+ unit complex (how do we decide how many units is too many??

We purchased our first duplex last year and we are currently house-hacking it.

I have (13 months) remaining on a lease of a townhouse I am currently renting.

Are there any current active investors in that area who can share their experience of that area and what kind of rents they are fetching?

Value is being added to this deal by a full gut rehab and remodel of the current layout.

However, I understand the dynamics of Section and and low income areas.

You don't know what types of savings she may have to cover her leave or if she'll get short term disability which pays a percentage of her income during her leave.If she is currently working and meets your income and other qualifications for renting, then you must approve her application.