They're investing tons of money into those areas, and attracting a lot of good renters who work in the medical profession and will pay good rents to live close to their jobs. 

I recently watched a video of a social media guru suggesting in 30 days he could have a team in place in any market in the country and be up and running with a successful real estate business.

It frees you up to focus on living your life and acquiring more property.

Now, three years later, my tenant reported cracks in every room—paint cracking and full-line cracks in the bathroom, living room, and bedroom (walls, ceiling).A drywall contractor looked at it and said it’s normal wear and tear, but I’m concerned since it’s in every room.

While you are willing to work with them, they are apparently happy to live rent free and don't seem to care about you.I had a long term tenant (5 years) who stopped paying the rent.

They live in a semi HCOL area called Torrance (house is in a good zip code 90503).

Send me a message if you want to chat in more detail (background is in live in flips, LTR, MTR, and STR).  

Additionally, young adults are living together with no intention of marriage.  

All the rest live in other states or countries.

I live in Lawrenceville, GA and am beginning my first house hack, working to purchase another property by the end of the year.