We’ve got a growing healthcare sector, strong population and job growth, and still-affordable housing where you can find cash-flowing properties that meet the 1% rule.

It’s still super affordable compared to most places, and there’s a ton of growth happening here—population is increasing, jobs are booming, and big companies like Intel, Amazon, Facebook, Google, and Honda are expanding in the area.

The Midwest is going to strategically matter more in the future and population will be growing due to fresh water and cooler climate, also fewer storms (lower insurance premiums).

-Transit proximity premium: Direct connection to the Lynx Blue Line increases desirability for renters seeking car-free living.

Eventually, Class A property values increased to the point that even increasing rents didn't allow them to cashflow upon purchase.So, the flood of new investors switched to buying Class B properties.

Quote from @Henry Clark: OP let’s keep house prices higher and increasing.  

You can also increase cashflow via experimenting with MTR & STR in the other units - even in the other bedrooms in your unit.5+ MFR is where you need commercial loan and often you won't occupy, but will hire a PMC.Make sure you understand the challenges of each Property Class A-D.

✅ Sufficient population: cities with a metro population greater than 1M.

MTRs stand out as a great middle ground: higher returns than LTRs, with less turnover and day-to-day management than STRs.On paper, Augusta looks like a strong fit for my goals (population, income, and rent growth all trending up).

The Oregon Coast is remote, sparsely populated  - and NOT for everyone.