And it ultimately boils down to what aspect of real estate you're most intersted in.

I learned a great appreciation for the value of having water and also a new concern for being prepared.I should mention a third situation when a dam broke and sent millions of gallons of water down through the Virgin River Gorge and damage to the overpasses of Interstate 15 were a distinct possibility.

Nice area, nearby the Interstate, shopping, schools, 3 miles from the beach.

We don't care if interst rates are low, high, stable or fluctuating. 

I'm 9 miles from the hospitals, albeit as straight shot on the interstate.  

Lots of intersting ideas on this post. 

It is close to the airport, right near two interstate highways, and has new construction and good schools.

to use your local newspaper....you can find out if it is good or bad just by looking at your local newspaper...such as rental in the areahow many listed for salehow many listed for rent (determines if its more investors in that area or not)and much much more....and if that spark your interst call your local realtorthey can help you out for more info....i don't go right into a realtor....since i feel bad if i work them to death and you don't buy from them..hahahai only use them if i am serious in that area to purchasethankssunsmicro

Would be intersted in hooking up with a portfolio lender and learning more. i'd like to start slow and conservative and steadily build a large portfolio of real estate. 

Intersted in learning others experiences in ways to lowering overhead cost on property maintenance.