Understanding the local culture is the key to success here.

Steady employmentdiverse economy, not relying on a single industrylow acquisition costs, high rents price to rent ratiolow taxes, landlord friendly (red states)low risk of natural disasters (low insurance costs)net in migrationhigh house hold incomegood schoolslow crimegood public transportationwell designed urban planaccess to amenities (starbucks, restraunts, nigh life, culture, hospitals)

Originally posted by @Matthew Irish-Jones:@Dale Miller the highest demand is in the Elmwood Village and North Buffalo.

I don't want to be trapped working in a toxic culture somewhere, simply because I have no other way to pay my bills.

@Matthew Irish-Jones I'm also an American citizen with an American bank account so I am looking into how I could receive a mortgage despite living overseas. 

Originally posted by @Matthew Irish-Jones:@Jesse Barahona there are pros and cons to both. 

Would you rather be home based in the Bay Area with tons of things to do nearby, good weather, lots of nature, etc. or someplace with little culture, extreme temperatures, bland immediate environment, etc., etc. 

Originally posted by @Matthew Irish-Jones:@Andres Reales Yeah I think every realtor has the same problem as already mentioned... lead generation. 

I've found it to be a good solution for ugly cultured marble bathroom vanities as well.  

Great culture, amazing weather.