As the 100+ unit properties get snapped up, many local investors are moving down the food chain.

I’d think states like Florida and Arizona which are traditionally strong hubs for retirees will see inbound migration for many more years given that baby boomers are retiring in droves now.

I was set to close on our first 2 rental properties in Cedar Rapids, IA this coming Monday, 1/8/18.I got a call while at work on 1/4/18 from my wife saying the baby's coming today!

After 5 years, 2 babies, marriage and a career change We FINALLY put in an offer on a 3/2 townhouse steps from the stadium at my alma matar.It feels amazingly terrifying to finally take the first steps towards making this dream a reality.Wish us luck!

I can't say a single helpful thing about real estate in Penang, but having been their twice, I can say with some certainty that the best food on the planet comes from the little island of Penang.

All storefronts, with 2 large chain fast food restaurants and a tobacco shop.

Good food for thought. 

Sounds like the houses you are looking to live in with a baby need some work.

She is on government assistance full time and is expecting a baby.

So that could be a "2% market" but it doesn't mean that that's the market that's right for me.Just food for thought :-)