Trying to find nice looking, but also affordable & durable cabinets. 

Some areas of Oklahoma and Texas have such unstable soil that foundations and driveways and sidewalks are a constant source of frustration. 

Just my perspective and why real estate is more affordable that end compared to west 

But, the money/time/frustration you'll save is well worth it. 

The outlying areas tend to offer newer, more affordable options while others enjoy the muti-family in the core.

I have decided not to take it on my single family homes because there is a good chance that somewhere down the road I will sell them to afford a much bigger project and at that time I will want to maximize the dollars in.  

They have a strong student rental market, affordable prices, and I assume will be within driving distance of where you live.

If it cash flows, you can afford to keep it forever.The people that eventually get killed are those that speculate that appreciation will bail them out. 

with a set of questions asking about their investing habits, their frustrations with investing and doing market research to find out more and refine your plan. 

In other words, is there a pool of tenants on beachside that can actually afford the much higher priced units that are newly renovated?