But at the end of the day, I'm not going to let taxes dictate where I am going to buy real estate...it's probably best to just look at things like job growth, population, stable economy, etc.  

I used a property manager (before I was one) for (1) time & headache savings and (2) the value the property managers provide by economies of scale (marketing, discounts with vendors, etc.).

A giant ****ing PONZI that collapsed our economy. 

Market OverviewEconomic Growth: Albuquerque's economy is a blend of military bases, nuclear research facilities, and universities.

So, I went hunting.Huntsville, Alabama, caught my attention because it’s a highly educated city with growing industries and a stable, diverse economy, as well as a really high quality of life compared to the surrounding areas. 

If it does sooner than later, or really at any point, it means destruction in the economy and if you were waiting you are probably impacted by this destruction.Rates moderate and season here for some time with opex being a persistent headwind.

and the economy-how many can afford to live on their own?

Do your due diligence.furthermore, are there any burnout houses close by, is it in a safe neighborhood, is this in a rural area, is it a metropolitan area, what's the economy like there, just because other places nearby are renting doesn't mean that your house one block over is not next to something that is uninhabitable, or poses a security risk, or maybe near an abandoned field, a graveyard, an airport, many different factors there to consider.  

They go into the sad state of the economy and particularly real estate valuations (properties depreciate, not appreciate like we're used to) which is what drives a lot of Japanese investors to the states.

I'm not sure about economy and job market here either.