(This is in the Southeast part of the country.)Market FundamentalsPopulation Growth: 1.8%Median Household Income: $77,573Wage/Income Growth: 7.3%Unemployment Rate: 4.2%Job Growth: 2.7% (slight decline last 2 yrs)Home Ownership Rate: 59%Median Age:  35Employers are stables between Health, Tech., National Retailers & Shipping Companies, local schools and BankingCrime is 1.06 Violent Crimes & 9.82 for Property CrimesSchools are on average 6/7 out of 10. 

Both offer affordable single-family homes, and they’ve got strong rental markets with steady demand.

In addition to real estate, I’m an entrepreneur and proud owner of several online businesses.Beyond real estate, I’m a certified jeweler, having graduated from GIA, and I’m also a certified Day Trader and FL Housing-certified for affordable housing programs.

And any new builds are pricey, competitive, and or teardowns at this point. 30-45min from downtown it gets affordable and there are a lot of new builds like Wendell, Wake Forest, Youngsville, Fuquay Varina, those kind of suburbs.

Tons of competition out here especially in Scottsdale so I stay out of areas with a ton of competition because I don't want to pay a premium on the purchase and then have to spend a ton more to furnish to keep up with the other STR's in the area.I bought mine in the cities close to where people want to be, but still far enough away that I could afford a bigger house. 

Investors love Milwaukee because of its affordability, strong rental market, and economic growth.

That is a loaded question/answer because it does come down to DTI (debt to income).If you can afford (2) homes you can buy an investment first and still qualify for the 3% down.

I'm a registered nurse & looking for a way out full time in the health industry.

This includes, for example, public housing or other affordable housing.

I’m currently paying 250-500 a month because that’s what I can afford right now.