As you grow, you use other homes you've bought from people they know as leverage.2) This is almost irrelevant and something that will just get you caught in the weeds.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

For context, my business does about 10-12 million a year and is only in year 5 so ton of room to grow still.

Knoxville offers proximity to family in Nashville and a growing market, which could enhance your investment's long-term value.

@Douglas, My tagline is a growing community of military real estate investors!

They don't realize you pay the money and you do more work, but you grow quicker and the magic is in the other people also paying the money - your tribe.

IMO, BP is definitely experiencing some growing pains. 

I've been listening to many BP real estate podcasts over the last few months and did some research on this area and it doesn't seem like the economy in the area is growing.

This is a major reasons bay area investors look in the midwest in faster growing cities. 

Here's what I’m considering for each:Houston: Diverse job market and high rental demand, but property prices are rising.Midland: Potentially lower property prices, but market stability often ties to the oil industry.Oklahoma City: Affordable market with decent rental demand, but I’m curious about long-term growth potential.Pittsburgh: Growing rental demand, especially in areas like Mt.