But being we are in a smaller market, the main buyers around here already have their cash lined up and have for many years, and those certain guys buy a bulk of the deals.

It then digitizes the information and stores the original for you.

While opinions may vary, I rely on data to help drive real estate decisions and planning.Key ConsiderationsEducational Attainment: 77008 boasts higher numbers of residents with bachelor's (12,241) and master's degrees (5,739) compared to 77063.Demographics: 77063 has a higher percentage of foreign-born residents (41.02%) which typically indicates a strong rental market and with 76.86% renter-occupied versus 32.60% in 77008.Economic Factors: Median income in 77008 is $140,609 with a low unemployment rate of 3.37%, whereas 77063 shows lower median income ($51,899), higher unemployment (9.99%), and more families below the poverty level (16.51%), which may indicate economic diversity but also potential rental payment risks​​.Age Distribution: 77008 has more middle-aged residents (35-54) [8970 compared to 6,115] and a slightly higher proportion of young adults (25-34) compared to 77063 but both are popular with younger adults suggesting strong rental markets equally exist.

In regards to your mark to market for the rental; who gave you that type of range it'd rent for?

However, it all comes down to what the appraisal says market rent will be as a LTR not MTR.

What markets are you intersted in? 

I accepted an offer after a week on market for $105k, but it fell out of escrow because the seller wanted the roof replaced.

I don't know any personally but the Bay Area is such a huge market I'm sure you can find someone.

Marketing a property in which you only have an “equitable interest” in is muddy watersHope this helps

I'm thinking it might be wise to invest into the rental market and live in a unit for now and then buy a primary later on.