Under-saved baby boomers are leaving the expensive cities and moving to the more affordable rural towns (as long as there is access to healthcare) where they can retire very cheaply.

Large towns, small cities, and large cities usually offer that ability, along with generally having good healthcare options.

To answer your concerns:Target demographics: There a lot of healthcare professionals and also young professionals who work in the city and like city life because they don't have kids yet, so you won't need to worry about the schools.

Having spent 24 years in the biomedical field and 11 years investing in RE, Medical Office Building Real Estate is a way for me to merge my passion for healthcare, bringing new technology to patients, along with real estate.

What's your plan for health care?  

Not only that but with having a child I saw how nice it is to have good employer sponsored health care insurance.Finally I may be a rarity but I really enjoy my work.

News completed a comprehensive evaluation of the country's 125 largest metro areas based on how well they meet Americans' expectations for retirement, including housing affordability, desirability, health care, job market strength, and overall happiness (no kidding, it's in the article).

Chico does have some other businesses with big draws such as Enloe Medical Center, Sierra Nevada Brewery, Build.com, United Health Care as well as many Agriculture products like Almonds, Rice, Walnuts etc.

We would also prefer our rental income equals 100% of our living expenses but for now, it does equal our living less healthcare costs.This will likely take us a few years since we also want to build our flip bank account to no longer require lenders.

I'm in Canada, so my health care is covered.