It's a stable C class rental market with plenty of job growth predicted. 

Houston is a GREAT area because of the tremendous growth that the region is experiencing. 

I am very happy to be a part of the community and look forward to growth and prosperity with you.

The main thing you look for (there are many) is jobs - both job growth and job diversity.Re: your goal, I had a similar goal when I started out.

After raising the value of the property (meaning I could sell at any time for a profit), then I start looking to put money in my pocket and to establish a decent trailing 12 in case I plan to sell.At 240K for 8 units you're only paying 30K/unit which is much less than current industry average (unless your property is located in a town like Clinton, SC where it's mainly section 8 and slum housing with no trends towards job growth).This property is definitely worth pursuing.

These would be my secondary choices due to less potential for appreciation and rental growth in my opinion.

3)  Where have you seen the most population and job growth in these areas?

In any case, thanks so much to BP because BP has been tremendous in my growth as a real estate investor and as a source of accountability for the providers I would like to engage.

Also you limit your growth size and location by self managing.

I'm buying in Michigan, as I have family there, so I have somewhat of a network that continues to grow.  The