So rather than shooting in the dark, I thought I'd ask for guidance.I'm looking for an region where the median income is at least 3x the median rent prices, where less than 12% of the population is below the poverty line, and where the population growth over the last ten years exceeds 10%.

So rather than shooting in the dark, I thought I'd ask for guidance.I'm looking for an region where the median income is at least 3x the median rent prices, where less than 12% of the population is below the poverty line, and where the population growth over the last ten years exceeds 10%.

Good location for me is an area with stable employment base, steady population growth and I like houses near schools or parks.

Seems like with the addition to the convention center as well as the growth downtown, Airbnb may be more lucrative than rentals.

BUT, at the same time you had equity growth of say 5K per year from loan paydown and modest appreciation, so another 10% ROI.

Job growth is one of the biggest indicators of where a real estate market is headed.

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I like how the focus is on developing a long term revenue stream, as opposed to flipping which may net more cash in the short term but would need to be invested again for any growth to occur.

The only problem is the acquisition.What is interesting is that with the growth or uber/lyft and scooters, people could be panicking and selling cash flow assets at a slight discount to the "dear developer" price.

You live in a very hot market and it's hot for a reason - high growth prospects, diversified economy and a great weather (might not feel like it at this time of the year).