Fortunately though we have a strong and steady rental market, so while our returns might not be the highest, I feel positive about the long-term security of my investments in/around this city. 

All said and done, I feel fortunate to have found such a great deal, even with out the rehab we would have been able to turnaround and sell for a profit.

All said and done, I feel fortunate to have found such a great deal, even with out the rehab we would have been able to turnaround and sell for a profit.

Couldn't find an attorney locally to spell it out for me that didn't want a fortune.

@Niels Bjørn Toppenberg http://www.noradarealestate.com/blog/invest-in-memphis-real-estate/https://www.fortunebuilders.com/memphis-tn-real-estate-market-trends-analysis-2018/Norada and Fortune Builders have good articles talking about different aspects of the memphis market.

We're quite fortunate in that we have zero debt, I work in IT and the wife works in Education. 

@Cameron Riley   Yes because I am fortunate enough to have a great tenant and I have a friend who handles all of my repairs and maintenance.

Make your parents proud and turn this good fortune into a blessing Don't go investing in China, a syndication or anything else for that matter until you are comfortable. 

are there Fortune 100 companies coming into the area (building a plant or relocating their headquarters) in the next 5 years?

My career has taken me all around the country over the past several years and I couldn’t have been more fortunate to have the opportunities that I have.