You've just got to trust that you did your homework, you're comfortable with the city and it's projected growth and stability, and then go for it. 

Who chooses growth over comfort!

Do you see any opportunity for growth/development? 

The macroeconomics are strong here with rapid population growth, job growth, and major companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Honda, Microsoft, and LG expanding or moving in, which drives long-term rental demand and appreciation potential.

Growth happens when your capital keeps working.

I moved here from Portland in 2020 and now have 10+ rentals, and the reason is simple: population and job growth are strong, major companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Honda, and Facebook are expanding here, and you can still find properties in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule and cash flow from day one.

I’d connect with a lender to get pre-approved, a local real estate agent to find a good deal, and a maybe CPA to make sure you're taking advantage of the tax opportunities and get set up correctly for future growth.

The key is to use this property as a stepping stone, which means find one that is a reasonable price and you see has growth potential (I like what Cameron said above about the Warren Buffett quote).As you grow in real estate, keep taxes in mind because that’s where a lot of wealth is built as you will in all of the forums on here.

This illustrates compound growth.  

Your money stays safe, but you won’t earn much in interest.Roth IRA:Excellent for long-term, tax-free growth — but contributions are capped each year, and pulling funds early can come with penalties (except for your original contributions).