In jobs and population, as well as that, has colleges, STR locations, sports teams, an airport, etc.

Growing your network and Agent business is definitely a contact sport.

I also organize our monthly meetups so be sure to come say hi!

There are many sports programs out there for youth and adult athletics that could act as long term tenants which would be great in ensuring people actually care about the place and that it produces income.

And a decade later, I had built nearly a dozen organizations in arguably the worst economy of near 100 years, employed dozens upon dozens, created financial security for my family, funded IDK how much charity actions (it was needed in those years) and all of it because of 1 acorn: "I REFUSE to participate in a down economy". 

Louis, Missouri now.Thanks for organizing the links as you did in your reply.Have you continued in real estate investing journey?

Plus there are colleges around here, STR attractions, growing population and jobs, sports teams, etc.

One of the most reputable organization I have known.

I'd even take an online course if it was well organized (and affordable, which they never are). 

Feel free to inquire about their staff qualifications if it's a larger organization.2.