These rankings are the perception of the locals and have no bearing on the job growth/short term workers who are there short term and what they perceive. 

If not at all, then you're probably going to have to work to change the perception of the agents in your first phone calls.

For instance, if I'm more into creating the perception that my property will keep appreciating because I bought that 1m property and need it to appreciate - this is where I hear statements like 'oh it will just keep going up, people keep moving here' etc. 

Yes and that is why turnkeys survive, because  whether it's true or not, the perception is lower risk.

I got tired of typing the same thing over and so I wrote a blog post on the topic of SEC 8 - Your Perceptions VS My Realities  just click on my name to see my profile then scroll to the bottom right to find it  

I have about 700k to invest either as a cash offer or down payment.The following are a few different strategies/perceptions I have and I am curious what everyone's thoughts are.

Also learning that a Mississippi tornado siren sounds similar as a shift change siren on the Virginia docks, or a curfew siren for Ohio.

Also learning that a Mississippi tornado siren sounds similar as a shift change siren on the Virginia docks, or a curfew siren for Ohio.

When the rent is below market price, it gives a perception that something is "off."  

We’d never lose interest as our business depends on our track record and investors perception of our commitment, follow through, and performance when faced with adversity.On another note, when the real estate depression of 2008 hit, the majority of syndicators went out of business, and the majority of those just cut and run.