With decent rental rate growth, that 1% rule could be just a few years away. 

No offense taken, I welcome anyone's opinion, being too closed minded hinders growth!

I have always been interested in house flipping, as it would create the perfect combo between my architecture education and my desire for financial growth.

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.