Looking to buy a house (200-300k) in Houston to rent out even though I live in ATL. Trying to get my foot in the growing city. Good idea?

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Yeah. I’m Houston based and live in the Spring area. Where are you looking to buy?

Looking in spring and cypress area.

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I’d consider looking elsewhere. You might be able to find something in the suburbs for that price or in places that are up and coming. But your rents won’t typically meet the 1% rule so likely hard to get a cash flowing property. Source: am in Houston.

With that said, if you find something, let me know! I’d love to be proven wrong and find some income producing property that’s local.

also, my mother lives in cypress and I don’t find it’s the best neighborhood and it’s also hard to find renters.

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Are people moving to Houston? You should buy in Charlotte where it’s growing/people are moving to AND Honeywell’s headquarters is moving!

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