Rosenberg and southwest of it are growing at a rapid pace.Thanks for the feedback.

Appreciation does occur, but a bit more modestly as rents do not increase as rapidly as the larger metro areas.

I'm seeking a consistent cash flow for a five year period; a goal of $2k per month the first year, expecting to be at $10k by year 5, therefore, it is my understanding to seek properties that are positioned for rapid appreciation to best meet my goals.Yes, I would prefer to leverage our investment dollars by obtaining a loan.  65% - 75% LTV seems to be the standard with conventional lenders. 

I love the podcasts and am an admirer of yours and your rapid build-up of your portfolio.  

I hope to expand rapidly but in reality, it has taken 8 years to go from 1 to 18 and now I am buying a trailer park which is adding 11.

Then more specifically, we decided that the Seattle, WA, area looked to be a rapidly growing market we wanted to get into so we moved on it.

These areas are growing at a rapid pace right now.Hope this helps

However, this small town has a high level of rental inventory on the market because it's once rapid growth and now weakened economy.  

Also recently after doing a bunch of research I feel like the US is now behind China as they have been growing modular construction in a rapid speed.

I would heavily discount the value of the home and the revenue they generate as not being legally attached to the spaces they are rapidly depreciating assets.