Living in Pittsburgh, Investing in Houston. SEEKING ADVICE!

[Carloz Gil]

Hi BP,

I currently live and invest in Pittsburgh PA but I lived a good portion of my life in Houston TX and still visit frequently. I am interested in entering the market. What areas do you all suggest I keep on my radar? What is the primary niche down there (flips, buy and hold etc)?

Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

[Mark Sewell]

Houston seems like it is about 25 little towns that grew together.  The place is just different from one zip code to the next.  It just seems hard to make any kind of blanket statement that really applies.

Flood events make it just a little more interesting, as does the lack of zoning laws in most areas.  But you already knew that.

The areas around town that I keep hearing about are Indy Heights, Acres Homes and south of the Med Center in 77033.  Those are rough areas that sound like they might be starting to turn.  Would love to hear others in the area share their opinions on this.