When evaluating a neighborhood for potential price appreciation, always consider these indicators: new businesses, infrastructure projects, increasing employment opportunities, highly-rated schools, decreasing crime rates, and proximity to parks and cultural attractions.

I have good personal credit (~730-740), average-high personal debt (mortgage, student loans, vehicles,) and I am employed making $90k/year.

Several tactics have been effectively employed by investors:Look Outside of the MLS for Off-Market Deals.

I’ve had success in larger markets and smaller markets all over the US however this was because of efficient operations AND being proactive in finding companies to rent to (I employ the B2B model). 

I have two degrees in mechnaical engineering and in automation, I had several coaches during my corporate career (paid by my employer) and KW offers a lot of exceptional one-on-one coaching.

A tenants decision to leave or quit employment has no bearing on the obligations to follow the lease. 

, Im no expert but normally if you have a decent credit score, steady employment history and %3 + down payment you could qualify for a loan .

I sent you a connection request, I have some experience in both lending (traditional and private) and investing (self and professionally employed).

Oddly, foreign national loans are very efficient as there is often limited income and employment verification. 

If you are going the traditional route you will need to supply (2) years W2's or 1099 income unless you have been self-employed or the business has been open for 5 years - them you can use most recent year.If its only business income it can be tough if you have tons of deductions and show little in NOI.