Advice Needed: Brook Oaks Neighborhood

[Samir Shah]

I’m considering purchasing a multifamily property in the Brook Oaks neighborhood of Waco, near Trice and 10th. After visiting the area, it felt pretty rough in parts, lots of streets look run down, though there are a few renovated homes mixed in. I got a lot of weird looks walking up and down the streets.

For anyone familiar with the area:

• -How safe is Brook Oaks overall?
• -What kind of tenants should I realistically expect?
• -Is there genuine revitalization happening, or are these renovations just isolated cases?

Would love to hear from local investors or folks with firsthand experience in this part of town.