My wife and I had a bit of a 'culture shock' when we went from a high rise in River North to our first investment property in Irving Park...but we eventually grew to really love Irving Park and found a ton of great local restaurants, etc.  

I have been researching and reading to conclude the best emerging markets in Texas and am wondering if a city where the jobs are not as diverse because of the colleges, is a good investment market.

Hi all,I'm compiling a spreadsheet to help compare different potential out-of-state markets to buy and hold.Some hard and soft criteria include (1) job growth; (2) Population; (3) Diversity of Industry; (4) Housing Price Projections; (5) Landlord friendliness; (6) Real vacancy rates; (7) unemployment rate; (8) demographics (should target 18-64, am I right?) 

The best thing you can do is reach out to brokerages and interview to get a glimpse into fees, expectations, and most importantly, culture.

It also has a diverse economy with lots of jobs.

Just a reminder to myself, you are free to comment.VISION; to exit the rat race by or before 2030 with passive income after taxes at $60,000 per year, in diverse, allo-managed real estate properties.

I do my best to limit my exposure to this wild west style lawsuit culture we have.I am starting to flip properties but, for the last few years I have purchased rentals to hold. 

We have passed the tipping point with the cultural perception and adoption of the model.

They do not provide meaningful oversight or guidance with respect to tax code compliance.A checkbook IRA LLC is an enhancement on the above structure that is generally more time and cost efficient for investors with a more diverse portfolio.

. :)  I am like you, a proponent of diversity, I believe in the Stock Market, LONG TERM, and investing in tangible RE.