Too many people here in Cali believe that unfortunately appreciation is the only way to go.....and when they here about duplexes going for $120K in Ohio they turn their noses up at it.

investing and no money do not go hand in hand.. also as stated above go work for free for someone .. that's a dead end street most of the time those folks will just use you and spit you out.if you want in the industry and its a big wide industry then get into it.1. become an agent and get PAID to learn get on a top producers team and get paid and mentored at same time.2. go get your lenders license and work in the mortgage industry get Paid to be in the industry.3. with your license you can go into leasing.. that's quick money and work your way up in a commercial brokerage that's were the big money is made.Investing is not for those with no money.. how many small business can U start with no money.get a job in the industry and get paid to learn.. don't let investors lead you around for free pulling on your nose ring.

However, I recognize that the income from being a private instructor and gigging can dry up when the economy takes a nose dive.  

For most of the cities named, Amazon is not going to move the needle. 

Should you stick a needle in your eye?

The market is sky high most everywhere & deals are like finding a needle in haystack without experience.I would consider looking at Blockchain & crypto with your internet background.

Getting a corp hq for some of these cities might not even move the needle.

I read a guy post on here one time that instead of finding a needle in a haystack you need to find a pile of needles lol.

I have a red nose pit bull who is one of the great ones.

Drug addicts flock to the downtown areas of Seattle and other cities because of the services provided such as clean needles, shelter, and food.