I would really not do what others say unless they do what you want to do.I would tend to invest in a diverse economy, has a population that is growing, and public transportation nearby.  

The potential in the short-term market is the icing, but it has to work if/when our national economy slows down. 

And while the local economy is driven by the energy sector which is down there are a lot of Air Force / aviation related jobs.  

If you do that it does not matter what the economy is doing.

When tech money is not enough to live happy on then something is not right in our economy lol!!!

I remember Larry Kudlow idiotically going on and on about the "Goldilocks Economy" despite clear indications things were going wrong.The economic cycle is long.

With both KSU and Ft Riley there the economy is always great.

. #3: You're MUCH more reliant on the whim of the economy with shares, vs. property.#4: People always need to live SOMEWHERE (even you).#5: It's much easier to BORROW to buy property, vs. shares (and STILL obtain positive cash flow).

You can raise rents, the economy is good so tenants have a greater ability to pay your rent, appreciation is chugging along, and you have your $100/month in cash-flow along with it.  

The great thing about buying SFR for a cash flow rental property for the long term is even if values drop in the short term because of a down economy rent prices increase because no one wants to purchase housing when home values are falling.You just need to be a little careful in the area that you are trying to invest.