Yes, injecting a lot of out-of-state/foreign capital is great and certainly will help boost the economy.

Perhaps, you have a recommendation on a local (Houston) real estate agent that can help me locate tenants/roommate? 

Similar with a SFH: I can at least get in the market with a 5% conventional loan not expecting cash flow but hoping appreciation will help me out in the next 2+ years and I will at least be able to put up the remainder of the expenses since I do live with my parents. 

I'll make a long story as short as possible:> House built in 2008, first owners used husbands VA loan to secure (220k loan), stopped paying HOA and bank shortly thereafter (current payoff 500k+). SCRA protections p...

Usually someone has gone on their own and they get in over their head mid transaction and start researching someone to help.I do not want to consult and help clear up a mess mid deal for a 10k to 15k fee when I make usually 100k or more a transaction in commercial real estate.

Thanks in advance for any help!

I hope this helps and others will add more.

@Nicholas L. this will be a house hack, 2-3 unit

Over the past two months, I've had the pleasure of helping four buyers secure fantastic investments.

BP Fam, thanks in advance for your help with this situation.