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Investing in Houston - tips & tricks

Helena Goyvaerts
Member since 2025 · 10 posts · 6 votes

Hi you! 

We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
- Real estate agents we should work with? 
- Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
- A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
Thanks !! 

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Jimmy MarksBusiness Member
Property Manager · Spring, TX · Member since 2016 · 56 posts · 31 votes
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Quote from @Helena Goyvaerts:

Hi you! 

We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
- Real estate agents we should work with? 
- Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
- A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
Thanks !! 

Hi Helena! I'd echo what many of the individuals who have responded already have said. The north part of Houston, specifically Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, and Conroe are great. Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

I own and operate a property management business serving these areas. I'm also an investor and realtor myself, with a portfolio of single family homes in the area. All are fully occupied with great long term tenants. 

I'm happy to share any information you are specifically looking for. Let me know if I can be of any help!

[email protected]214-532-6620
Emerald Tree Property Management
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  • Frank Flores
    Member since 2022 · 9 posts · 6 votes
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    Hi Helena, 

    id recommend reaching out to@Wale Lawal

    He specialized in working with out of state investors and will be able to properly guide you.

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  • Bryant Xavier
    Realtor · College Station, TX · Member since 2020 · 121 posts · 58 votes
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    Hi, Helena and Welcome! 

    These are great questions and a great idea to do some due diligence before the purchase. I have recommendations for all 3 and I will send you a request to connect so I can send those your way. 

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  • Lane Berry
    Property Manager · Houston, TX · Member since 2024 · 25 posts · 11 votes
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    Hey @Helena Goyvaerts

    We have several foreign investor clients. Let's connect and discuss your needs to see if we could be a good fit. 

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    @Morgan Tondre Appreciate the recommendation.

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Quote from @Helena Goyvaerts:

    Hi you! 

    We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
    - Real estate agents we should work with? 
    - Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
    - A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

    Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
    Thanks !! 

     @Helena Goyvaerts send me a Direct Message and I will be able to help and point you in the right direction.

    Thank you

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  • Daniel TanasaBusiness Member
    Realtor · Houston, TX · Member since 2019 · 351 posts · 174 votes
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    Quote from @Helena Goyvaerts:

    Hi you! 

    We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
    - Real estate agents we should work with? 
    - Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
    - A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

    Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
    Thanks !! 


     Hello Helena, 

    I would recommend you to focus on the west and north west suburbs, Katy, Cypress and Spring as far as areas. These area are offering a good balance between appreciation and decent cashflow. 

    I come from Europe too, and I know it can be overwhelming when you look at the real estate market in a new country and with completely different building technics ( sticks instead of bricks), but is not as bad when you have the right team in place. 

    I would be happy to share with you Property Management companies and assist you with any advise if you send me a DM. 

    Good luck and happy investing! 

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  • Jimmy MarksBusiness Member
    Property Manager · Spring, TX · Member since 2016 · 56 posts · 31 votes
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    Quote from @Helena Goyvaerts:

    Hi you! 

    We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
    - Real estate agents we should work with? 
    - Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
    - A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

    Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
    Thanks !! 

    Hi Helena! I'd echo what many of the individuals who have responded already have said. The north part of Houston, specifically Spring, Tomball, The Woodlands, and Conroe are great. Those areas are seeing the most appreciation and continue to grow with new residents moving there looking for housing. 

    I own and operate a property management business serving these areas. I'm also an investor and realtor myself, with a portfolio of single family homes in the area. All are fully occupied with great long term tenants. 

    I'm happy to share any information you are specifically looking for. Let me know if I can be of any help!

    [email protected]214-532-6620
    Emerald Tree Property Management
    WebsiteView Page
    2Reply
  • Dominic M.
    Property Manager · Northern Virginia & DC · Member since 2020 · 157 posts · 69 votes
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    I can vouch for @Lane Berry he manages I think at least one our units in Houston, excellent job 

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  • Felipe Mendoza
    Property Manager · Houston, TX · Member since 2025 · 30 posts · 10 votes
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    Great Question Helena! Born and raised Houstonian here! There are some really great organizations that do a really great job in assissting foreign investors. I represent a full-service brokerage and property management organization. Let me know how I can help!

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  • Cameron TopePro Member
    Property Manager · Katy, TX · Member since 2015 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Quote from @Helena Goyvaerts:

    Hi you! 

    We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
    - Real estate agents we should work with? 
    - Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
    - A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

    Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
    Thanks !! 

     @Wale Lawal is very experienced as an agent working with investors. 

    I would also check out NARPM for a list of local property managers. https://www.narpm.org/about/why-use-a-narpm-member

    Best of luck!

    [email protected]832-770-7090
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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Quote from @Frank Flores:

    Hi Helena, 

    id recommend reaching out to@Wale Lawal

    He specialized in working with out of state investors and will be able to properly guide you.

     @Frank Flores Thank you for the recommendation. I try my best to help as many people as possible.

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  • Wale LawalBusiness Member
    Real Estate Broker · Houston | Dallas | Austin, TX · Member since 2018 · 5k+ posts · 2k+ votes
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    Quote from @Cameron Tope:
    Quote from @Helena Goyvaerts:

    Hi you! 

    We are considering investing in Houston as foreign investors (from Belgium), our goal is to find and start with a long-term rental single or multi family home. We would buy this house all cash. Any recommendations when it comes to: 
    - Real estate agents we should work with? 
    - Property Managers that you would highly recommend? 
    - A list of ZIP codes that are classified as label B areas? 

    Anything you can think of that is relevant for us to know, please drop it below :) 
    Thanks !! 

     @Wale Lawal is very experienced as an agent working with investors. 

    I would also check out NARPM for a list of local property managers. https://www.narpm.org/about/why-use-a-narpm-member

    Best of luck!

     @Cameron Tope

    Thank you for the recommendation. I try my best to help as many people as possible. I know you are a great Property Manager in the Houston Area helping Landlord optimize their rental portfolio and keep units occupied.

    Keep up the great work.

    cc: @Morgan Tondre

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