Both cities exhibit strong economic foundations and growth potentials, similar to Raleigh but with their unique draws.SFH vs.

This was the case in this Sponsorship's underwriting too.4) Economic Occupancy: Economic occupancy almost always is less than physical occupancy.

With my 50th birthday approaching I've decided to take it to the next level and hit it hard even in these weird economic times. 

It should return basic economic and demographic data but rental data, SFR data per zip codes is a pretty niche area of the internet.Big proptech data companies have some of that but it’s sparse.

Could be a mid-life crisis - I don't know.  

I agree with @Nathan Gesner that the migrant issue is fueling the fire on the affordable housing crisis, more people needing them has to drive scarcity. 

We The People Economics

After a certain level of basic economic security, the happiest people are those that have the most control of their time. 

If one market experiences a downturn, others may remain stable or even thrive.Higher Potential Returns: Some out-of-state markets may offer higher potential returns due to factors like lower property prices, higher rental yields, or stronger appreciation rates.Access to Different Economies: Investing in diverse markets allows you to tap into different economic conditions, potentially capitalizing on areas with strong job growth, population expansion, or industry booms.Specialized Opportunities: Certain markets may specialize in specific types of real estate, such as vacation rentals, college rentals, or luxury properties.

Buy Box / About Me: 1) Class B+ or A area 2) long term buy and hold 3) Seeking cash flow and appreciation (fine breaking even with rent if long term growth exists) 4) Good school system and economic growth in area 5) seeking area with young family and rental demand