Not that I'm trying to predict the future, but guidance from people who definitely know a lot more about the market is much appreciated.And of course, if anyone has suggestions into what other markets I should look into, I'm all ears!

I viewed the property today and the results were predictable.

I am much better when I earn my money in a high growth area/job, and invest it in a consistently growing area, a predictable lateral moving and well diversified economy.  

Hi @Harrison Blaufuss Fellow SoCal member investing in Indy, there is a lot of homework you will do but at the end of the day you are relying heavily on your team, at first your realtor that found the house and has given you their future predictions of the area,  then your PM will tell you what they think of the home and area, if you like it and place an offer then after the detailed inspection you can call and talk to the inspector for a few minutes about the house and area. 

Has to be in your titled in your name but it’s a predictable and likely manageable payment over the span of 30 years2.

Obviously we all predicted that.

Obviously I can't predict the future so good luck to you!  

I can't predict that, and I don't see any reason to think it will - but I reserve the right to be wrong.The numbers for the 1st quarter of 2018 vs 1st quarter of 2017 in Middlesex County:Homes on the market: Down 29.6%Average sale price: Up 9.7%Days on Market: Down 23.7%Months Supply: 1.2 months, Down 29.2%So there are far fewer homes on the market. 

Every home has a buyer but if you have a concern (the future can not be predicted) do not buy in that location.

If your expenses really are running 50% (or, you're tired of being a landlord) you can sell it, and invest the proceeds in CDs at 5% and get $2,884/month.The fallacy here is in trying to predict what the next 30 years are going to be like.