Access to amenities: Columbus is a mid-sized city with a range of amenities, including cultural attractions, sports teams, and a number of universities.

Boone is a lovely little college town situated in the Mountains on NC, sporting a population of just under 20,000 people and employing 8.45k people. 

It was the way to pay for a new Sports Arena. 

I've worked as an analyst at Scott AFB for the past 9 years as part of an 18-year federal career, I'm a Chicago sports fan (I know, boo), and I live with my lovely wife, daughter, two cats, one dog, and one BB-8 droid who hasn't been turned off since Christmas morning.Fun fact: I'm an author who has published a novel with a major publisher and several short stories.

And any money I make through real estate transactions just get funneled into more real estate or 401k contributions.World Class food is a bit of a stretch ;-) The rules of sports nutrition are not complicated: heavy carbohydrate intake from whole foods, plenty of fluids, lean protein and healthy fats.

Hopefully you like craft beer and outdoor sports ;)

Other kids used to go to watch or play sports on Saturdays - I was always trailing after my father to real estate auctions!

Both my wife and I are sport coaches.  

-Redecorating your home is basically a competitive sport in Palm Springs: There is a lot of affordable, stylish stuff to be found at the thrift and resale stores.

@Bruce Harding Say what you want about our sports teams, but our RE market for investors is phenomenal.