Quote from @Brendan Jones: For the homes, and or properties that you will use as a primary or a rental property one big thing I look for is infrastructure in the area, extrinsic value (I.e. hospitals in the area, schools, and job market), and the last thing is creature comforts for people (I.e. is a store to get groceries 1 hour away or 2 minutes away).

I went to school in Brooklyn.  

I know, I get a lot of different kinds of checks because I work with corporations, schools, banks, jobs, etc.

Also the school districts have been increasing property taxes in A LOT of investment properties thus eating some of our profits. 

I would recommend focusing on good school districts where people want to be, which is going to dictate over average price and rent appreciations. 

Add to that we have Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry with students (ages vary from 18 to seniors) numbering a few thousand, with no dorm space, and investors have purchased homes and rent room space to them.

Wow and I thought I was old school!!

I became a realtor, what I would love to do is move to a place like Mexico but I have kids still in school. 

You decided to become a real estate agent.You went to school, bought your books, passed your exam, got hired by a broker, ordered business cards and took a head shot.

The home is in a nice area with good school.