Reason being is schools are more important as the districts typically have higher ratings.  

I saw that about BA but I am nervous that the school district, jobs and future construction for that area is not looking too good.

I had a place on Easy Street right by the hospital and one out by the high school as well before I moved out of state back in 2006 and sold them.

The on campus marketing is strictly dependent upon the schools.

LOL or PDX... median price is 290 ish.... with great schools.

Just be aware of 2 things as you move forward...1) Univ. of Houston is a heavy commuter school. 2) The area surrounding the school (3rd Ward) is pretty rough.Disclosure: I dont invest there but was born and raised in Houston and know the south side of town pretty well. 

Do you have any thoughts on proximity to Lincoln High School? 

I know of 16 units in Dublin schools (Columbus taxes) for sale at $1.2M.

@Mike Abramov My advice, which isn't quantifiable, is to pick a place where you have lived, gone to school, your crazy uncle lives, your best friend moved to, etc. 

Most traditional banks will want to see at least several years of job experience or equivalent (although if you were in school, the time you spent in school can count towards this).