I buy in pockets close to path of growth, mainly northeast.  

Good to hear from you, and glad to already hear from Houston :) As far as Magnolia, I think it is a market that has a lot of potential, especially considering the rapid growth in the North part of Houston.

The market here is really hot and all the future metrics for population/industry growth are really good, but it is definitely a sellers market right now.

Plan on taking a slow growth approach to growing a portfolio. thanks,Brett Hoover 

I love finding properties, getting the work done, finding a tenant, etc...so I am passionate about real estate but I'm also passionate about investing wisely and seeing my money grow the best way possible.I guess being a yopung investor I just want to hear that I'm doing the right thing from more experienced investors...and if I'm not, advice as to a better route to take.

I've been in the corporate rat race long enough with mediocre growth despite being damn good at what I do (not to toot my own horn).

Where there is potential for appreciation and growth.  

Buffett teaming up with Gates is inspiring with givingpledge.org but my favorite thesis of his is:The ever growing economic pie from population growth 

Many consider the returns in general to be so superior to traditional investments that even with UBIT factored in the growth is still there.Jaime

The other one is in Lawrence.I like my BH one best because its closer to downtown and I feel like that area has more potential for appreciation growth then Irvington.