Top 10 cities/areas for buying(&holding) properties now

[Haritha N.]

I am currently under contract for closing on a rental property in Huntsville, AL. I chose Huntsville for a combination of factors - its population growth, job growth, low taxes and my affordable budget of 100k-160k SFH with a decent balance of cashflow and appreciation. I hope to buy a few more properties in Huntsville.

I would like to diversify my investments by buying in some other places too. I understand it doesn't make sense to buy in too many places as well. I would like the investors here to list the cities/places they think are an excellent investment choice now for SFH purchases with <175k budget in B-class (& above) neighbourhoods and cashflow as close to the 1% rule as possible.

I live in Seattle, I am looking at out of state investment locations that fit the above criteria.