need help picking city

[Katie Peters]

I am always on the road for work, so I am in the perfect position to purchase a duplex or small home that I can build equity into and rent out while absent. The only trouble is where. I'm not very family oriented and already go from place-to-place so anywhere I move will just be about the same socially, though I do have more friends on the East coast. I like outdoor activities, but of course all the mountainous cities are way out of my price range. I just want a modest home where I can build equity, get help paying the mortgage while not living there, and ultimately, when I quit traveling, I'll have a home. Places I've considered are Greenville, SC, Boise, ID, Fayetteville, AR, Richmond, VA, and truly the list goes on. Does anyone have an opinion on a growing but still affordable market that would match my outdoor lifestyle? Looking forward to any responses! Thanks!