Where Is the Path of Progress in Houston?

Question

Title says it all.

Am interested in starting my RE journey in Houston and would like to have an idea of some up-and-coming neighborhoods to target. Can be inside of or outside the loop.

Thanks!

Daniel Tanasa · Answer

Hello Erick,

Welcome to Bigger Pockets. Since you're interested in small multifamily, most of those are gouing to be around downtown, rather than suburbs. So I will focus on areas like Near Northside / Ryon, EDO, Third ward and OST.

Feel free to DM me if you need help with anything.

Jeremy Horton · Answer

Along any major road heading out of the city. The city looks like a wagon wheel. Buy along the spokes

This is true for just about any metropolitan areas

Buy along a major road. Or a major road connecting two major roads.

Houston is so big - do you have an area you like or is local to you? Katy, Cypress, Spring, Woodlands, even up into Magnolia, Tomball, Conroe - all that is prime - west to north is where I'm at

Wale Lawal · Answer

@Erick Hennings

Houston's emerging neighborhoods include East End, Third Ward, Heights, Spring Branch, Independence Heights, Alief, Cypress, Pearland, Richmond/Rosenberg, and Conroe/Woodlands. These areas offer a mix of renovated bungalows, new construction, and industrial conversions, with increased demand from young professionals. Near the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, these areas offer rental properties and investment opportunities.

Good Luck!

Morgan Tondre · Answer

Interested to know this as well....

Morgan Tondre · Answer

I agree with Jeremy here!

Morgan Tondre · Answer

Hi Erick and Welcome to BP - Are you looking to invest? SF or MF? More specifics on what you're looking for exactly can help us direct you in the best place!

Michael K Gallagher · Answer

Hey @Erick Hennings welcome to BP.  I'm sure there are likely articles and posts on the BP blogs about this very topic, don't be hesitant to check those out.

I'm not an expert on that market but there is no substitute for local knowlege and time spent on the ground.  If its the trendy hot areas, or general "path of progress" and your able to make a trip and go drive around to find that "path" its really the best way.  Or reach out to an investor agent here and see if they'll provide some kind of webinar to explain the general trends.

Erick Hennings · Answer

Hi Morgan. Yes, I'd be looking to invest in a MF home (most likely 2-4 units) for a reposition play. Do you know of any neighborhoods that would be ideal for that criteria?

Thanks!

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