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@Anne Christenseninstead of picking a market based on statistics or numbers, I'd pick one based on... 

By my standard I suppose we can put a bold lettered warning at the top.

I've been focusing on 1980+ or newer and Mahomet, IL which is the highest median income city in Champagin County around $115,000 with the top school districts in state (Chicago, Naperville, etc can sway statistics easy). 

Along with a tenant who, statistically, doesn't give a crap about your property.

As Stuart mentioned: Computer statistics can be useful but are not the end all be all for determining the value and class of an area.

I looked over the entire lease and the written notice of intent to move requirement was not underlined or bold either by the way.

In your case, with a history of passing audits and having a CPA who is experienced in IRS representation, you're in a strong position should an audit occur.Regarding audit statistics, the IRS generally audits fewer than 0.5% of individual returns, with even lower rates for those earning under $1 million annually.

But even breakeven on a house in a super fast growing market like Raleigh will statistically produce hundreds of thousands in return equity over time.

At that LTV, $35k can purchase a RE worth $1m. 7% apr is historically moderate and why home were statistically less affordable in the 1980s.