Tulsa has some promising areas for new construction, especially at the price point you're aiming for.You might want to check out East Tulsa and Broken Arrow —both have been seeing growth, and new construction options can still be found under $200K in some developments.

I like them both, in general, but the best way to find a town to invest in outside of where you live if it's not affordable and if you don't want to be withing driving distance easily (recommended) is to make two lists:1. every town you have ever lived in or visited for more than a month2. every town your closest friends and family live (the ones you like)Then you take those two lists and see where they overlap with the data or lists you are using.

Emmy,For me I would put money like that in a high yield savings account because when I start saving for a shorter term goal I want to be able to use the growth to help me save. 

I'm not opposed to investing in Ashland, but Huntington would be my first choice due to the population, demand, growth, college, affordability, and the list goes on and on.

Plus, the city’s growth in logistics is a good sign for rental demand.Excited to see where your journey takes you!

We didn't have to do much on this, so this one will appreciate over the long run due to the growth in the area.

Based on the numbers, it sounds like the high origination fees, combined with the 70% LTV cap, are driving up the costs, especially if the lender is being conservative with their appraisal values.

The macroeconomics is growing - population growth, job growth, and the many companies moving and building out here like Amazon, Meta, Google, Intel, etc.

I currently don't know where you are in your investing journey, where you are trying to go, or if you are walking, riding a skateboard, or driving a Lamborghini.

Balancing growth and caution is crucial for those leaving their W-2 job.Good luck!